Inside the Danger: Scientist’s Firsthand Account of Flying Into Category 5 Hurricane Melissa 🌪️
Dr. Andy Hazelton shares his intense experiences flying into Hurricane Melissa’s monstrous Category 5 storm, revealing the risks faced by NOAA Hurricane Hunters.

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5.5K views • Oct 31, 2025

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Dr. Andy Hazelton was onboard five flights with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Hunters into Hurricane Melissa, calling the storm that was clocked 250 mph winds at flight height "another level."
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Oct 31, 2025
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