Caution

Recon Data is raw data and is only one of many indicators used by forecasters to  determine the strength of the storm.  Wind speeds shown in the RECON reports may not reflect the highest winds of a storm.  Refer to the latest advisories being issued by the National Hurricane Center.

Plan of The Day - See when they are flying
Plan for tommorrow - See when they are flying
Coded RECON Report
Detailed Vortex Message
Supplementary Vortex Message
Dropsonde Message
How to decode RECON Messages
Keesler Air Force Base - the 403rd Wing and its "Hurricane Hunters"
53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron "Hurricane Hunters"
NOAA Aircraft Operations Center, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida