The 2014 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour is underway this week. NHC Director Rick Knabb, Senior Hurricane Specialist Lixion Avila, and Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch meteorologist Gladys Rubio have teamed with the Air Force Reservists from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (WRS), 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, to educate residents of vulnerable communities about hurricane preparedness. Tours of the Air Force Reserve Command’s WC-130J “Hurricane Hunter” will offer an opportunity to learn how scientists collect hurricane information. These photos were taken at the first stop - Manzanillo, Mexico. The remaining stops are Zihuatanejo, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; St. Vincent; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. hurricanes.gov/prepare
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 11:27:03 +0000