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A unique behind-the-scenes interview with a Hurricane Hunter meteorologist

Captain Cotto’s first flight was in a Category 5

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Hurricane Hunters prepare to fly into the latest tropical system in the Western Gulf of Mexico, I had the opportunity to learn more about the Air Force Reserves 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron from Captain Amaryllis Cotto, who is also a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Houston.

Press play above to watch the interview with Capt. Cotton

On Saturday mornings, you can watch Meteorologist Michelle McCormick’s weekend forecast and more as she brings special guests to discuss interesting weather topics.

Watch the Weather Authority Weekend on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. only on News4JAX+.


About the Author

Michelle McCormick joined News4Jax in December 2023 and in February 2024, she happily accepted the opportunity to officially join the News4Jax Weather Authority team as the weekend morning meteorologist. She is a member of both the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association.

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