Hurricane Hunters Active Ahead Of Hurricane Milton’s Landfall

On Wednesday, October 9th, one of the most powerful hurricanes is expected to make landfall on the Southeastern United States, specifically on the Florida Gulf Coast. Ahead of the storm’s landfall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has activated its hurricane hunting aircraft. These aircraft are crucial for providing the NOAA with important data that helps the organization predict the hurricane’s path and severity.