Viesuļvētru mednieki, kas veica lidojumu pašā viesuļvētras "Melisa" centrā, ļoti riskēja - tas ir pirmais lidojums vēsturē, kas deva iespēju filmēt un ievākt datus par visspēcīgākās pasaules vētras raksturu un potenciālo attīstību.
Second pass through Hurricane Melissa entering from the southwest side. Passed NOAA in the eye wall as they headed outbound for home.
— Tropical Cowboy of Danger (@FlynonymousWX) October 27, 2025
Obviously a very powerful storm but a relatively straightforward one on this flight. Much less nasty meso activity than 36 hours ago. pic.twitter.com/uNICbQ4j9r
The infamous Hurricane Hunters just had one of the wildest flights in history today.
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) October 29, 2025
Flying straight into the heart of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, a Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules aircraft, call sign TEAL 75, was slammed by violent turbulence
The G-forces were so extreme… pic.twitter.com/n7PmgSBeTA