From Biloxi, Miss.: Aerial reconnaissance missions are underway to gather information about Tropical Storm Isaias. The crew of a WC-130J Hercules collected data during a recent flight, which will be used to help forecasters understand the storm's behavior. This data is crucial in providing insights into the storm's internal activity.

The National Hurricane Center receives this information, aiding in their predictions. Further details about the mission and the storm's trajectory are available from the source.

The flights involve approaching the storm from a low altitude, approximately 700 miles southwest of the launch point, to collect necessary data.