NOAA Aircraft Ops Center on Instagram: "As Hurricane #Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, our crews were collecting critical data to help refine the forecast and support hurricane research. Take a look at our mission highlights! 🕑 111+ hours flown ✈️ 18 missions flown across #NOAA42 #NOAA43 and #NOAA49 ⬇️ 333 dropsondes and 40 airborne expendable bathythermographs deployed #FlyNOAA"

NOAA Aircraft Ops Center on Instagram: "Why do we fly both the P-3 and G-IV during hurricane season? ✈️🌧️ The P-3 flies straight through the eyewall, while the G-IV gathers data from high above. Together, they collect data that strengthens forecasts and deepens our understanding of tropical cyclones. 👇 Let us know which aircraft is your favorite! #FlyNOAA"