RT @53rdWRS: Off to mess with Texas 🤠✈️

We will continue our mission collecting data from #TropicalStormFrancine for forecasters from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Shoutout to everyone who works hard to keep our mission going wherever it takes us.

#ReadyNow https://t.co/oxr6hdB9RQ

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RT @53rdWRS: “Rapid intensification is a phenomenon that is difficult to forecast and forecast models still have a hard time predicting it,” said Capt. Amaryllis Cotto, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial weather reconnaissance officer. “This is a feature that Hurricane Hunters can analyze while flying the system, providing real-time insight of the storm. By relaying how well or fast it’s developing, National Hurricane Center forecasters then have the chance to make quick updates on their watches and warnings and quality check the current forecast trends.”

Our aircrews flew nine weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Helene Sept. 23-26, collecting data to for National Hurricane Center forecasts.

To learn more about why we do this mission and how it improves forecasts visit:
https://t.co/615KKKHn5H

#WeatherReady #weatherreadynation #WeatherReadyNation #weatherready #readynow

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RT @53rdWRS: Here is a look at what it’s like to fly an atmospheric river mission. One of our crews took off from Mather Airfield, California, yesterday to gather vital data that helps meteorologists predict intense weather patterns and protect communities.

#AtmosphericRiver #53rdWeatherReconnaissanceSquadron #readynow

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RT @53rdWRS: Today, we flew missions into Tropical Storm Imelda to gather critical data for the National Hurricane Center. The WC-130J crews are tracking the storm’s strength, wind speeds and pressure to improve forecasts and help keep communities prepared. #ReadyNow https://t.co/qNxNE96gPK

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RT @53rdWRS: MISSION COMPLETE:
We wrapped up the 2025 hurricane season after flying 927.9 hours and into three Category 5 hurricanes—Erin, Humberto, and Melissa. From the first storm in June to the last eye-wall penetration in October, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters delivered life-saving data to forecasters.

🔗 Read the full story at https://t.co/Wzf8RQJQHp

#HurricaneHunters #AFReserve #403rdWing #KeeslerAFB #readynow #2025HurricaneSeason

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