Katherine Toker and her two sons decided go look at the surf at St. Augustine Beach, Florida. When they arrived, they captured this photo of the darkened sky ahead. It shows an outer band of Hurricane Dorian, according to CNN meteorologist Judson Jones.
From CNN's Meteorologist Allison Chincharare flying planes directly into this record-breaking storm to gather the most accurate, up-to-date information on hurricanes.
"What I see when I'm out in the plane flying is a direct impact that we are able to make to help people protect themselves, and their loved ones, and their possessions," Maj. Christopher Dyke, anHurricane Dorian, the strongest to ever hit the Bahamas, has had a unique path, and the data the Hurricane Hunters have collected from inside the storm has been invaluable.
Using a device called a dropsonde, they can collect information including atmospheric pressure, wind speed, and wind direction. Changes in these numbers can help forecasters at the National Hurricane Center determine whether the storm is strengthening, shifting direction, or even changing in size or shape.
Dyke also said half of hurricane hunters are"citizen airmen" who have regular civilian lives but for two weeks a year carry out their reserve duty.
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