NOAA Pilots Enter the Eye of Hurricane Erin | Stunning Footagebr br Hurricane Erin reached Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale on Saturday (16), with winds of up to 260 kmh, before weakening and being downgraded to Category 3 as it approached the Bahamas.br br Dramatic images from the NOAA Aircraft Ops Center show the moment hurricane hunters flew directly into the storm’s eye during a historic reconnaissance mission.br br 🌪️ Erin continues to pose risks to the region, even after losing strength.