Video What NOAA’s 'hurricane hunters' can see inside Hurricane Isaias
Reported by ABC News · October 9, 2026
NOAA engineers take aircraft into hurricanes to gather information from within the storm.
Their measurements capture details that satellites cannot observe, helping scientists assess how powerful a hurricane is.
That data also supports better forecasts, giving forecasters more information to track a storm’s development.
The article focuses on what crews can observe inside Hurricane Isaias; it provides no further details about the flight or its findings.
Key points
- NOAA engineers fly into hurricanes to collect measurements.
- The aircraft gather data satellites cannot capture.
- Information helps scientists gauge storm strength and improve forecasts.