Mindblowing moment US Air Force flies through 'monster eye' of 'world's strongest hurricane'

The moment the US Air Force flew through the eye of 2025's 'strongest hurricane' was captured on camera and it has shocked users online.

Hurricane Melissa is making its way towards the Caribbean island of Jamaica, with landfall expected later today (28 October).

It is the strongest storm of 2025 so far, with the category five hurricane reportedly reaching wind speeds up to 180 mph (290 kph) while slowly making its way to the region.

Three have been reported dead so far, with around 200 Brits also trapped on the island as local authorities expect deadly flooding across the island, especially areas which are low-lying such as the country's capital, Kingston.

Tourists have been left to fend for themselves as all major international airports on the island have shut in preparation for the storm, as the UK Foreign Office has issued a warning to expect 'catastrophic flash floods and landslides'.

With around 700 millimetres of rain and four-metre storm surges expected in coastal areas, you can imagine that the sheer sight of Hurricane Melissa is something that belongs in nightmares.

A viral video of a US Air Force plane flying through the heart of the storm has now done the rounds, shocking fans with how it actually looks once you're through the chaos.

Shared on X, cockpit footage from the 'Teal 74' reconnaissance mission reveals a creepy stillness that lies in the heart of the storm, with towering walls of cloud surrounding the calm centre of Melissa.

Appearing almost like cliffs into the sky, the calmness features a perfectly clear, blue sky above it all, a stark contrast to what those on the ground are experiencing.

The WC-130J plane's propeller can be seen slicing through the clouds, with the walls of the hurricane appearing as an environmental fortress, with the stillness and surreal nature of the storm's eye appearing from nowhere.

It's almost as if any suggestion of a storm outside its walls seems impossible, as the towering walls of cloud curving upwards are protecting all within it.

But its destructive capabilities shouldn't be forgotten despite its appearance, as it has become the Atlantic's strongest storm of the year, with the potential to become Jamaica's most devastating hurricane in history.

According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), it will trigger 'catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides'.

Jamaica isn't alone in dealing with the torrential rain and unforgiving conditions, though, as the NHC say that extensive rain in Cuba and areas of the Bahamas is also expected.

Power cuts and the isolation of communities in the Caribbean are also predicted, as the storm reaches levels of 13 feet above ground level in Jamaica with smaller surges expected in south-east Cuba.

Haiti and the Dominican Republic are also set to be hit with the life-threatening conditions.