A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) WP-3d Orion hurricane hunter aircraft recently embarked on a daring mission to fly inside the eye of Hurricane Beryl over the Caribbean. This specialized aircraft, known as 'Miss Piggy' or #NOAA43, is part of the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center.
The purpose of this mission was to gather crucial data and observations from within the hurricane to better understand its structure, intensity, and potential impact. By flying directly into the eye of the storm, scientists and meteorologists can collect valuable information that helps improve hurricane forecasting and warning systems.
