NOAA Aircraft Operations Center @NOAA_HurrHunter - To address rumors - the NOAA WP-3D Orion N42RF #NOAA42 and crew are in good condition and have completed their mission. During their second of four eyewall passes in Hurricane #Helene, the crew orbited within the eye to release a second uncrewed aircraft system for research purposes. The crew was also evaluating if landing conditions would allow a return to home base instead of point of origin. Thank you for your concern, "Kermit" and crew are fine. #FlyNOAA #research #aviation https://x.com/NOAA_HurrHunter/status/1839492670848127367
National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic - 5am EDT Friday Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Helene: Catastrophic, life-threatening, record-breaking flash & urban flooding. As Helene continues moving inland, damaging wind gusts will continue, particularly over high terrain southern Appalachians. http://hurricanes.gov/#Helene https://x.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/1839594770823352408