Hurricane hunters are flying into Storm Eowyn to gather crucial data on its intensity and structure, helping experts understand this powerful storm.
Galway: A team of brave hurricane hunters is gearing up to fly right into Storm Eowyn. They’re taking a NOAA aircraft from Shannon Airport to gather vital data.
You might wonder why anyone would want to fly into a storm. Well, these experts collect important information about storms. This helps scientists understand how they form and behave.
They’ll be using special tools called GPS dropwindsondes. These instruments measure pressure, humidity, temperature, and wind speed as they fall through the storm.
It’s pretty cool! The data they collect gives a detailed picture of the storm’s structure and strength. Plus, the plane has radar systems that scan the storm in real-time.
Weather updates say the hurricane hunters are already in Shannon. They’ll be flying into Storm Eowyn soon to gather rare research data.
As the storm approaches, Ireland is preparing for strong winds. Met Eireann has issued a red warning for Galway, starting early Friday morning.
They expect winds to reach over 130 km/h, which can be very dangerous. People are advised to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.
Storm Eowyn is set to hit various parts of the country, with the strongest winds expected between 4 am and 10 am on Friday. It’s going to be a wild ride!
