Flying a plane through Hurricane Irma looks absolutely terrifying

As the Gulf Coast of the U.S. continues to recover from the monstrous storm Harvey, Hurricane Irma is turning out to be one of the most intense storms the Atlantic Ocean has ever seen.

In order to better understand these storms and collect data, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been flying its planes right through the storm, risking the crew to help save the lives of others in the path of the storm.

So what’s it like flying through a hurricane? Well if you’ve ever been frightened with a small bit of turbulence, the flight is absolutely terrifying. Read more…

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