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Photo: A long line formed for the\u00a0chance to climb aboard the WC-130J \u201cHurricane Hunter\u201d plane. Photo by Jack Thigpen<\/em><\/p>\n

By Diana Hackenburg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Without the slightest hint of a breeze,\u00a0more than a thousand people stood under a surprisingly hot May sun at Raleigh-Durham International Airport to catch a glimpse of the planes and pilots\u00a0known for facing fierce winds. The visitors were in line to tour Hurricane Hunter aircrafts\u00a0as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s East Coast hurricane awareness tour on May 10.<\/p>\n

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The NOAA G-IV aircraft was one of two planes on display. Photo by Diana Hackenburg<\/p><\/div>\n

Hurricane experts showed off the\u00a0U.S. Air Force Reserve WC-130J<\/a> Hurricane Hunter aircraft, along with the smaller NOAA G-IV<\/a> aircraft. Military crews aboard the WC-130J fly directly into storms, collecting real-time information to help forecasters track a storm’s movements. With an ability to fly high, fast and far, the G-IV cruises\u00a0in the upper atmosphere above storm systems, dropping instrument-laden sondes to gather\u00a0data vital to mapping the currents that influence a hurricane’s path.<\/p>\n

While the\u00a0G-IV does not fly straight into the hurricanes, it isn’t always a smooth ride, according to NOAA pilot Lt. David Cowan. He said that about 70 percent of the time, flight conditions are fairly normal, while the other 30 percent\u00a0can be challenging \u2014 but worth the effort.<\/p>\n

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The National Centers for Environmental Prediction plotted the actual track of Hurricane Katrina along with forecasted paths created with and without data collected by the G-IV aircraft. Photo courtesy National Ocean Service\/NOAA<\/p><\/div>\n

Cowan explained that\u00a0these reconnaissance-type missions have greatly advanced NOAA’s ability to forecast and track hurricanes.\u00a0Comparing the forecasted paths<\/a> for Hurricane Katrina with and without sonde-drops clearly show how the additional data can improve storm predictions \u2014 and subsequent warnings, he explained.<\/p>\n

Out of the heat, a number of local, state and national organizations, including North Carolina Sea Grant, provided visitors with more information about weather and other statewide issues.\u00a0In addition to partnerships with many of these programs, Sea Grant serves as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador<\/a>, promoting and engaging the public in efforts to build readiness and resilience against extreme weather events.<\/p>\n

Additional information and resources related to Hurricane Preparedness Week can be found at www.weather.gov\/wrn\/hurricane-preparedness<\/a>.\u00a0Sea Grant also has\u00a0North Carolina-specific resources on what to do before, during and after<\/a> storm-related flooding.<\/p>\n

Check out additional photos, videos and social media featuring #HurricaneStrong from the event below:<\/p>\n

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