US EditionHurricane Melissa's Winds Force Hurricane Hunters to Abort Mission Early
Hurricane Hunter flight ended early after encountering gusts over 200 mph and extreme turbulence in Hurricane Melissa's southwestern eyewall, NOAA reported.
- Hurricane Hunters aborted a reconnaissance flight after encountering severe turbulence and gusts over 200 mph in Melissa's southwestern eyewall, with safety inspections required before resuming operations.
- Forecasters said the storm strengthened due to rapid intensification over warm Caribbean waters with low vertical wind shear and high mid-level moisture.
- Hurricane Hunter aircraft data showed a minimum central pressure of 913 mb with maximum sustained winds near 160 mph, peaking at 165 mph, as Melissa moved west at 3 mph.
- At least four deaths have been attributed so far, and a life-threatening storm surge of up to 13 feet is expected across southern Jamaica as the National Hurricane Center warns of catastrophic flooding and landslides.
- On the forecast track, the core is expected to move near or over Jamaica tonight and Tuesday, with hurricane-force winds extending 30 miles and tropical-storm-force winds 195 miles; Bermuda could feel effects by Oct. 30 as the National Hurricane Center allows 33% forecast cone uncertainty.
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Hurricane Melissa's winds force Hurricane Hunters to abort mission early
The Hurricane Hunters faced severe turbulence as they captured stunning footage from inside the monster storm.
Turbulence ends Hurricane Hunters flight into Hurricane Melissa - WXXV News 25
The Keesler Air Force Based Hurricane Hunters studying Hurricane Melissa had to stop their observations of the storm again Tuesday due to extreme turbulence. A plane with a crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron returned to an operating base after encountering stronger than normal forces while entering the eye of the storm. Categories: Local News
New video uploaded: A hurricane hunter plane, charged with collecting meteorological data for NOAA, aborted its mission in the eye of Hurricane Melissa after finding extreme turbulence. By Jiawei Wang October 28, 2025 The post Meteorologists abort the flight to the eye of Hurricane Melissa appeared first on Diario La República.
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