Hurricane Hunters Lecture Series Moved to Saenger Theater

Due to the overwhelming interest in the Hurricane Hunter lecture series, it will be moved to the Saenger Theater to accommodate the larger audience September 5th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Maj. Sean Cross, a seasoned pilot with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters, will share his experiences of flying Mother Nature’s most powerful storms.

The Biloxi Police Department will also educate the audience of how to interact with emergency personnel and how to keep you safe during catastrophic weather.

The event is free for all ages.

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, a component of the Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing, is a one-of-a-kind organization. It is the only operational unit in the world flying weather reconnaissance on a routine basis. The squadron provides surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The unit also flies winter storm missions off both coasts of the United States.

Future lectures are scheduled for Oct. 3rd and Nov. 7th.

For more information, call the 403rd Wing Public Affairs Office at 228-377-2056.