WXXV News 25
July 21, 2021
“I would say my count is probably about 30 storms in total.”
“I’ve probably flown in about 12 to 15 different hurricanes.”
“I have no clue. I’m sorry.”
“I’m working on my 11
th season I believe. It’s countless storms.”
These are some crew members for the Hurricane Hunters. Together they collect valuable information that is sent to the Hurricane Center. Lt. Col. Ryan Rickert said, “A lot of time you’re flying over those really intense storms and you know there are people down on the ground that the storm is going to pass over. So, it’s humbling knowing you’re going to provide that information to the Hurricane Center that will help possibly keep people safe and make them aware of what’s coming their way.”