From their forward base in St. Croix, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron’s Teal 75 is taking off to fly into Hurricane Erin. The Hurricane Hunters collect data from inside the storm to improve forecasts and keep communities safe. #HurricaneHunters #53WRS #AFReserve

The Surface Atmosphere Sea Coupling: WAves, Turbulence, Currents, and Hurricanes (SASCWATCH) Project is breaking new ground in hurricane science!. By combining ocean buoys, NOAA flyovers, and our #HurricaneHunters, researchers are studying how waves, currents, and turbulence

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The Air Force Reserve’s Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron are flying nonstop missions into Hurricane Erin, gathering critical data for the National Hurricane Center. These brave crews are in the storm so you don’t have to be—helping forecasters

Last night, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin—and captured imagery of the breathtaking stadium effect. These missions provide critical data to the NHC to improve forecasts, helping keep communities safe before the storm makes

The #HurricaneHunters are on the move! . We sent aircrew to St. Croix to gather vital weather data on Tropical Storm Erin! ✈️⛈️. #MissionReady #hurricanepreparedness

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On Tuesday we briefed congressional staffers about our mission, working with #NOAA & #Scripps to improve forecasts, upgrade aging aircraft, and address data transmission challenges—all to save lives and reduce costs.

⛈ Reserve Hurricane Hunters Take Flight!.Our Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron took off for its first mission of the 2025 hurricane season—tasked to fly Hurricane Erick, the Hurricane Hunters gather vital weather data to send to the @NWSNHC, which assists

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Ahead of hurricane season, we deployed parts, tools, and comm systems to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This forward staging allows us to quickly launch missions into developing storms across the Atlantic. As the only DoD unit to fly into storms, we collect vital data satellites.

Catching the Vortex!. During this week’s buoy drop test mission, aircrew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron captured a stunning view of wake vortex in action. Wake turbulence forms when an aircraft produces lift, creating two powerful, counter-rotating vortices

Today the 403rd Wing hosted the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Masters Leadership Program at Keesler AFB! 🌪️ They toured the base and met the 53rd WRS Hurricane Hunters to strengthen ties between military and business leaders. #HurricaneHunters #403rdWing #AFReserve

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Today, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters, takes off for a training flight. These missions sharpen their skills, ensuring they are always ready. In addition to providing weather data for improved forecasts, the Air Force

The 5th & 12th Operational Weather Flights play a crucial role in keeping our forces mission-ready, providing top-tier meteorological support to the Air Force Reserve and beyond! 🌦️✈️.🔗 Learn more about their impact here: #WeatherWarriors #AirForceReserve

The Hurricane Hunters are on the move! ✈️🌧️ The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron took off this morning from Mather Airfield, California, to fly an atmospheric river mission. These critical flights provide real-time data to improve forecasts and help communities prepare for

Here is a look at what it’s like to fly an atmospheric river mission. One of our crews took off from Mather Airfield, California, yesterday to gather vital data that helps meteorologists predict intense weather patterns and protect communities. #AtmosphericRiver

Another crew departed today from Mather, California, to fly an atmospheric river mission over the West Coast, collecting critical data to improve forecasts and support weather prediction efforts. These missions are developed by a team at the Center for Western Weather and Water

TEAL74 flew a 10 hour mission yesterday into an atmospheric river that will soon be impacting the western United States. Here is 6 hours of flight through the atmospheric river compressed in 60 seconds. On the day of the flight the crew utilizes multiple resources to look for