NOAA and the National Weather Service (NWS) are forecasting "an expansive" winter storm that will impact a majority of the U.S. with heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Read more by clicking the link in the comments. #winterstorm #snow #ice #news | The National Desk - TND

Today our @NOAA WP-3D Orion Hurricane Hunter aircraft deployed to begin missions into Tropical Storm #Erin ✈️ These flights collect critical data to improve forecasts and support hurricane research. For the latest forecasts and advisories, visit @NWSNHC_Hurricanes and hurricanes.gov. #FlyNOAA | The NOAA Hurricane Hunters

Happy #NationalAviationDay ✈️ NOAA's aircraft fleet provides a wide range of specialized airborne environmental data collection capabilities. Our work is vital to hurricane forecasts, flood prediction, marine mammal protection, and more. Fly along with us on some of our missions in this video. Ready to soar to new heights? Join the NOAA Corps and fly with us! https://www.omao.noaa.gov/noaa-corps #FlyNOAA #NOAA #NOAACorps #aviation #science #research | The NOAA Hurricane Hunters