NOAA Planes Just Flew Right Through Hurricane Irma, And The Footage From On Board Is Incredible

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a 'Category 5', meaning it's extremely dangerous. Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside one? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently sent their Hurricane Hunters, on board a Lockheed WP-3D Orion plane, right inside Irma.

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You can see the breathtaking footage below.

Credit: Lt. Rob Mitchell, NOAA