Hurricane Hunters fly into the eye of storms like Ian and Fiona

BILOXI, Miss. — Parachutes aren't an option for the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters' when they fly into...

October 2, 2022
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BILOXI, Miss. — Parachutes aren't an option for the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters' when they fly into storms like Hurricane Ian.The Hurricane Hunters volunteer for their mission and fly directly through the eye of the hurricane — then turn and come through again at a different entry point — then turn and do it again.Some days, like when Hurricane Ike was intensifying over Cuba in September 2008, the ride isn't too bumpy. At that time in history, the Hurricane Hunters' flights were the only U.

Mary Perez