Around the Buoy

EP 33: NOAA Hurricane Hunters


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The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters have the seemingly crazy task of flying directly into one of the most destructive forces known to man.  From June to November, these brave pilots are busy flying researchers, scientist and meteorologist into the Atlantic to gather crucial data that will help forecast, track and warn those in harms way. 

For Episode 33, we talk with NOAA pilot, LT Kevin Doremus, fresh off of flying into the Cat. 5 hurricane Dorian, about what it is like to punch through the eye wall. Plus, we ask him about the worst weather he has flown through. Believe it or not, it wasn't a hurricane. Listen in!

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