An aircrew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron was tasked to fly Hurricane Douglas out of Barbers Point Kapolei Airport, Hawaii July 26, 2020. It was the squadron's 4th tasking since July 24 and was in support of Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu. Data gathered during a flight is sent from the plane to the CPHC and serves to create more accurate forecast models. (U.S. Air Force Video by Senior Airman Kristen Pittman)
The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrews flew five weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Douglas, the first hurricane in the Pacific, July 24-27, 2020, collecting data to assist Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters.
