Hurricane Hunters fly into Tropical Storm Isaias as it strengthens into a major hurricane
Published date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:18:10 +0700This is the dramatic moment US Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew into Tropical Storm Isaias over the Gulf of Mexico to gather vital data as it strengthened into a major hurricane.
Footage shows the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flying towards the storm, around 700 miles (1,125km) south-west of Biloxi, Mississippi.
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USA |
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07/10/2026 |
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