Oct. 10, 2024 Hurricane Hunters fly Milton, collect data for NHC forecasts The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew their last mission into Hurricane Milton collecting data to assist National Hurricane Center forecasters.
Nov. 19, 2019 NOAA, NHC visit 53rd WRS Hurricane Hunters On Nov. 13 and 14, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters hosted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Hunters and representatives from the NHC, National Center for Atmospheric Research and the Chief, Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination
Feb. 5, 2019 Hurricane Hunters fly Atmospheric Rivers In November 2018, California experienced one of its most destructive fires with more than 150,000 acres burned, 18,000 homes destroyed, over 80 deaths, and with the winter rainfall season ahead, heavy rain can bring flooding and mudslides.
Sept. 14, 2018 Hurricane Florence edges closer to East Coast, Hurricane Hunters continue reconnaissance As the storm moves closer to the East Coast, members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron continue flying through Hurricane Florence from the Air Dominance Center, Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia.
Jan. 25, 2016 Hurricane Hunters gather forecast data on record-breaking blizzard The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew a different kind of mission from Keesler Air Force Base Jan. 22 to gather data on the blizzard that hit the Eastern Seaboard.