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    Hurricane Hunters fly Milton, gather data for NHC forecasts

    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    10.09.2024

    Photo by Marnee Losurdo 

    403rd Wing

    During weather reconnaissance missions, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters release dropsondes, which collect 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 National Hurricane Center to assist them with their storm warnings and hurricane forecast models. Crews with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew missions into Hurricane Milton around the clock from Oct. 6-9, 2024, to gather vital weather data for NHC forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

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    Date Taken: 10.09.2024
    Date Posted: 10.10.2024 12:43
    Photo ID: 8690361
    VIRIN: 241008-F-IL418-1003
    Resolution: 4913x3509
    Size: 1.6 MB
    Location: KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, US

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