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The hurricane hunter plane named Gonzo at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa./Photo: Catherine Welch

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NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters Looking For A New Florida Home

Thursday, June 2, 2016 • When a hurricane barrels toward Florida, pilots with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or fly their planes, nicknamed “hurricane hunters,” into the storm. The information they collect helps with forecasts and evacuation orders.
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Gonzo: Boldly Flying Into The Eye Of The Storm

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 • It’s the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and meteorologists are gearing up for the possibilities of tropical storms. When a storm approaches the coast, a team of pilots and meteorologists jump into planes and fly directly into the storm. They’re collecting data that gets turned into forecasts that help you prepare.
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NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters Looking For A New Florida Home

Gonzo: Boldly Flying Into The Eye Of The Storm

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