Multiple factors both in the atmosphere and ocean determine whether a tropical storm or hurricane will gain strength, hold ...

The Hillson FH.40 Hurricane, a slip-wing fighter aircraft, transformed during flight by jettisoning its upper wing and ...

NOAA's WP-3D Orion planes, nicknamed Kermit and Miss Piggy, fly into hurricanes to gather critical data for forecasting.

Microwave satellite data are key to capturing major changes in a hurricane’s strength, such as when a storm undergoes rapid ...

NOAA hurricane hunter planes, crucial for gathering storm data, have been grounded during recent hurricanes due to maintenance and staffing issues. A government audit reveals a concerning increase ...

Vital hurricane hunter missions scrapped due to aircraft issues, cap on crew flight hours After a hurricane hunter mission into Idalia was missed, the Government Accountability Office got a call ...

The Hurricane Hunters have been around for more than 80 years, but what exactly are they and what do they do? We explain.

Hurricane Hunters in the United States Air Force previously operated the B-17, B-25, B-29 and B-47 modified bomber aircraft prior to adopting the C-130 cargo aircraft.

Hurricane experts from NOAA were scheduled months ago to visit Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in a Hurricane Hunter aircraft — which flies through tropical cyclones, including fierce ...

As the six-month hurricane season looms, cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are already making a local impact. NOAA scrapped a pre-season public awareness event at ...