Garrett Black, the Director of Operations for the 12th Operational Weather Flight, prepares to go on an operational mission. Garrett Black

Atmospheric River Floating over the Pacific.

Had a great time! Thanks for coming out and talking weather.

Hurricanes vs Cyclones on Friday. When my two World’s collide —college hoops and weather. #MarchMadness #RockChalk

Shelfie boyz @LandonTSC Garrett Black

Welcome to the Heart of America, World. We will show you some great BBQ.

I hear you guys are looking for a meteorologist for hurricane updates … how about a Hurricane Hunter with the Air Force from Kansas? happy to help and provide updates Cody Tapp Alex Gold Nick Schwerdt

A couple of radar shots from the eye of #Ian on this mornings early flight (approx. 6-8am Eastern).Not the most photogenic eye, but it was quite the ride.Unfortunately another rapidly intensifying land falling hurricane.I hope everyone in Florida was prepared and is staying safe.

Few military operations are more urgent and timely for civilians than hurricane hunting, which helps the National Hurricane Center assess where storms are going and how severe they are and will be — a vital piece in forecasts and disaster preparation. wapo.st/3Cfd7FV

Thank you, Jilly! I appreciated the chat

Check out CAT 5 CARE, a non-profit organization by Hurricane Hunter Garrett Black to help with the recovery from tropical cyclones. You can purchase a Florida Strong shirt to help with Hurricane Ian at cat5care.org. Never stop helping

The best visual explanation of freezing rain vs sleet I’ve ever seen. This should be in textbooks.

3 miles SW of Osceola at 6:20pm NWS Des Moines

Tornado near Pleasantville, Iowa earlier. Assist to Prescott Bishop for navigating the highways for me via the cellular. Storm was moving too quickly to do it all alone. #iawx