Hurricane hunters

Authorities say five employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s hurricane hunter base in Lakeland have tested positive for…

Most Floridians are breathing easier now that Hurricane Dorian has moved away from the state and up the coast. But the work is not done for NOAA's…

It’s been an all hands on deck situation for Hurricane Hunter crews since Dorian became a threat in the Caribbean.These air crews fly into the storm to…

Shortly before noon on October 10, Lt. Col. Sean Cross and Maj. Dave Gentile, pilots with the U.S. Air Force Reserve, turned the nose of their WC-130J ...

After more than two decades, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Hunter planes have a new home. Construction crews…

After more than two decades, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Hunter planes have a new home. Construction crews…

Legislation by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, is moving from the Senate to the U.S.House. It requires backup jets to be available to gather hurricane...

NOAA's fleet of Hurricane Hunter aircraft  is leaving Tampa, but is staying in the Bay area. A 10-year lease was awarded to the City of Lakeland to house…

It’s not enough to just say you’ll be ready. National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb says you need a plan. And it’s easy.

The hurricane planes known affectionately as “Miss Piggy” and “Kermit” are getting new Rolls-Royce engines, new wings and better radar.Every hurricane…

Most of us ponder evacuating when a hurricane approaches.But at Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base, Jim McFadden sends an "Orion P-3" propeller plane and its…

Most of us ponder evacuating when a hurricane approaches.But at Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base, Jim McFadden sends an "Orion P-3" propeller plane and its…