A terrifying video captured the moment a US Air Force pilot was flying over the eye of Hurricane Melissa.
Melissa, dubbed “the strongest hurricane in the world,” moved through the Caribbean Sea, where several US military operations are ongoing, last Tuesday (28).
The Category 5 hurricane recorded winds of 290 km/h and has already caused several deaths and left hundreds stranded, particularly in the Kingston area, the capital of Jamaica.
In a clip accumulating thousands of views, a US Air Force pilot is seen flying over the hurricane’s eye, shocking viewers with the actual appearance of the area after traversing the chaos.
The footage, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows the cockpit of the reconnaissance mission Teal 74, revealing an eerie calm at the heart of the storm, with towering walls of clouds surrounding the center of Melissa.
The clip has already amassed over 2 million views and hundreds of comments from internet users impressed by the unique footage. “Wow, incredible images! A real cyclonic cylinder. Simply amazing,” wrote one X user.
“This storm is terrifying, we appreciate the work you do,” said another. “Incredible. Looks like another planet,” commented a third user.
“Brave people facing the storm, unlike some politicians who can’t handle a little turbulence in their careers. Respect,” wrote another.
From a crewmember on yesterday’s Teal 74 mission into now-Category 5 Hurricane #Melissa. As clear of an eye as you will see in the Atlantic basin. pic.twitter.com/5tktvvrIR1
— Jeremy DeHart (@JeremyDeHartWX) October 27, 2025
Photo and video: X @JeremyDeHartWX. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
