Footage from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a flight crew experiencing intense turbulence as they collected data from the eye of Hurricane Melissa as it swept across the Caribbean Sea. The NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center captured video aboard its Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft, Kermit, as it was buffeted by winds near the storm’s eye. According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Melissa was forecast to impact Bermuda on Thursday, prompting a hurricane

Heading straight into the eye of Hurricane #Melissa on @NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA42 “Kermit” to collect critical data that helps improve forecasts and research. ✈️⛈️ Visit NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center and hurricanes.gov for the latest forecasts and advisories. 🎥Video credit: Cmdr. Danielle Varwig, NOAA Corps | The NOAA Hurricane Hunters