979K views · 3.3K reactions | Visible imagery from NOAA’s GOES East satellite today shows an eye forming within the rapidly intensifying Hurricane Erick. Erick has strengthened into a Category 2 storm and is forecast to approach the coast of Mexico as a major hurricane. It is expected to bring damaging winds and life-threatening flash flooding to the region. Latest updates and advisories: www.hurricanes.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook

32K views · 530 reactions | NOAA's newest GOES-19 satellite is now watching lightning over the Western Hemisphere via its Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) instrument! It recently tracked powerful storms, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton, helping forecasters monitor intensity, tornado threats and improve flight safety. ️ bit.ly/3BLPcRI | NOAA Satellite and Information Service | Facebook