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    Hurricane Hunters fly Helene, gather data for NHC forecasts [Image 3 of 7]

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    Hurricane Hunters fly Helene, gather data for NHC forecasts

    KEESLER AFB, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    09.26.2024

    Photo by Marnee Losurdo 

    403rd Wing

    The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew weather reconnaissance missions around the clock from Sept. 23 to 26, 2024 into Hurricane Helene to gather vital weather data for National Hurricane Center forecasts. One of the tools they use to collect weather data is a dropsonde., which is released into the storm and collects temperature, wind speed, wind direction, humidity, and barometric pressure data. The aircraft also collects surface wind speed and flight-level data. This information is transmitted to the NHC to assist them with their storm warnings and hurricane forecast models in the Atlantic, Caribbean and eastern Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

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    Date Taken: 09.26.2024
    Date Posted: 09.27.2024 15:13
    Photo ID: 8665999
    VIRIN: 240926-F-IL418-1253
    Resolution: 5466x3904
    Size: 1.56 MB
    Location: KEESLER AFB, MISSISSIPPI, US

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