U.S. Airman preparing a teletype message in Joint Hurricane Warning center. Two USAF weather officers plot hurricane weather data on a large map of the Atlantic. The hurricane is shown on the map as located Northeast of Cuba and East of Florida. One of the officers updates hurricane-related weather data based on report, from Hufficane Hunters, being read by the other. Closeup of recorded wind conditions being annotated on the chart by the weather officer. View of a U.S. Air Force WB-29A Hurricane Hunter aircraft, of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, flying in and out of stratiform clouds. Clear air view of the WB-29A.
Television reporter for Station WTVJ in Miami, Florida, seen in studio, broadcasting information about threatening weather. Behind him is a large wall map of the world, centered on America. An older couple are seen, in their home, discussing at a newspaper report. A young family watches the television broadcast in their living room.
View from ground of palm trees overhead. A U.S. Air Force WB-29A superfortress aircraft, tail number 42-94047, lands, taxis to the ramp, and parks,. at Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda. Side of the aircraft displays logo of the USAF 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron it, and a banner reading: "Hurricane Hunters." The logo contains a large oval painting of an Aviator on a flying carpet equipped with weather instruments. He holds an umbrella in one hand and a crystal ball in the other. Lightning strikes from surrounding clouds, and precipitation falls. Scene shifts to view of WB-29A flying through clouds. It appears and disappears intermittently. Radio operator is seen inside cabin of WB-29 as it encounters turbulence and he finds it difficult to operate his transmitter key.
Information being received from the Joint Hurricane Warning Center on teletype in the office of the WTVJ television station in Miami, Florida. A reporter in the TV studio broadcasts the latest information. A Miami resident placing protective plywood panels over windows of his home. A WB-29A of the USAF 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (Hurricane Hunters) in flight over water.
Hurricane Warning flags (two gale warnings) hoisted atop a building in Miami, Florida. A WB-20A (tail number 42-94047) of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (Hurricane Hunters) in flight. A beach filled with people sunbathing and swimming. A waterfront with small boats being tossed about by high winds and surf. A woman in her yard, trying to collect things thrown by wind. Fence and other items have been damaged. Momentary glimpse of destruction wrought by hurricane.
Views from window of a WB-29A aircraft in landing pattern at Kindley Air Force base, Bermuda. Flight crew members walking into the operations office of the 53rd Strategic Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on the base. Flying carpet logo of the Squadron is displayed on their sign. A teletype message being received, addressed to the 53rd Squadron, containing information about a storm. Squadron officers discussing the matter in front of a weather map. Closeup of a weather map on the front of a podium from which an Air Force Captain is briefing aircrews about their next mission. A Captain in the audience questions the briefer.