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@NOAA_HurrHunter
Official Twitter page of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Aircraft Operations Center (AOC).
Lakeland, FL
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    NOAA Aircraft Operations Center
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    Oct 8, 2024
    Bumpy ride into Hurricane #Milton on @NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 "Miss Piggy" to collect data to help improve the forecast and support hurricane research. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest forecasts and advisories Visit noaa.gov/milton for information that you
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    Jul 2, 2024
    OVER THE CARIBBEAN - Inside the eye of Category 5 Hurricane #Beryl! NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 “Miss Piggy” continues operations into Hurricane #Beryl to collect data for hurricane forecasting and research. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest forecast and advisories.
    In the eye of Cat 5 Hurricane Beryl seen from NOAA WP-3D Orion N43RF "Miss Piggy"
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    Oct 7, 2024
    Inside the flight station aboard @NOAA’s WP-3D Orion 'Miss Piggy' as we fly straight into Hurricane #Milton! These flights collect critical data that helps improve forecasts and support hurricane research. Follow @NHC_Atlantic for the latest forecast and advisories. ðŸŽĨCredit: Lt.
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    Sep 27, 2024
    Ride through the eyewall of Hurricane #Helene aboard @NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA42 "Kermit" during our evening mission on Sept. 26, 2024. This mission gathered crucial data of a large hurricane intensifying before landfall. Find NOAA resources on continuing impacts and post storm
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    Sep 5, 2017
    Video of a flight through the eye of #Irma on #NOAA42. Flights on both the WP-3D Orion and G-IV #NOAA49 continue. Credit Nick Underwood/NOAA
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    Aug 29, 2019
    LAKELAND, FL - #NOAA49 prepares for a Hurricane #Dorian reconnaissance mission with the first all female three-pilot flight crew, featuring Capt. Kristie Twining, Cmdr. Rebecca Waddington, and Lt. Lindsey Norman. Get the latest forecast at hurricanes.gov. #FlyNOAA
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    Aug 29, 2021
    OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO - Flying into the eye of Category 4 Hurricane #Ida on NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 Miss Piggy during morning mission 08.29.21. Credit: Lt. Cmdr. Doremus, NOAA Corps. Visit noaa.gov/ida for NOAA event resources. #FlyNOAA
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    Sep 6, 2017
    Video from yesterday's flight in CAT 5 #Irma on #NOAA42. Hurricanes.gov has the latest advisories. Credit Rob Mitchell/NOAA
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    Sep 2, 2019
    INSIDE THE EYE OF HURRICANE DORIAN - #NOAA42 Kermit flies through Category 5 Hurricane #Dorian on 09/01/19 morning mission (credit: Ian Sears, NOAA). Forecasts and advisories at hurricanes.gov, preparation tips at ready.gov #FlyNOAA
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    Oct 7, 2024
    Radar view vs. window view of Hurricane #Milton! The @NOAA WP-3D Orions are equipped with nose radar, Multi-Mode radar on the belly, and tail Doppler radar. Together, they help us safely navigate through the storm while completing mission objectives. #FlyNOAA
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    Jul 1, 2024
    Into the eye of Hurricane #Beryl! This season is in full swing and WP-3D Orion #NOAA42 “Kermit” is gathering data for forecasters from @NHC_Atlantic. These flights also support @NOAA_AOML hurricane research. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest forecast & advisories.
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    Sep 11, 2018
    Time-lapse video of a #NOAA WP-3D Hurricane Hunter (#NOAA42) flight into Hurricane #Florence on Sept. 10, 2018. Get the latest on the storm at hurricanes.gov. Credit: Nick Underwood/NOAA
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    Sep 27, 2024
    To address rumors - the NOAA WP-3D Orion N42RF #NOAA42 and crew are in good condition and have completed their mission. During their second of four eyewall passes in Hurricane #Helene, the crew orbited within the eye to release a second uncrewed aircraft system for research
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    Sep 5, 2017
    Inside the eye of #Irma on WP-3D Orion #NOAA42. This is referred to as the "stadium effect" Hurricanes.gov Credit CDR Kibbey/NOAA.