NOAA Hurricane Hunters faced one of their most dangerous missions yet as they flew the WP-3D Orion “Kermit” directly into the eye of Hurricane Melissa. The aircraft was violently tossed as brutal turbulence ripped through the cabin, lifting crew from their seats while pilots fought to maintain control. Footage from inside the plane shows clouds swallowing the aircraft within seconds and the crew remaining intensely focused as Melissa’s extreme force battered the fuselage.
Satellite imagery reveals Melissa tearing across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, leaving catastrophic destruction in its path. The death toll is nearing 50 as rescue teams scramble to reach devastated communities. With Bermuda now under threat, authorities warn that Melissa’s deadly push northward is far from over.
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