Meteorologist's Ashes Released into Hurricane Milton's Eye in Tribute

Peter Dodge, a renowned hurricane scientist, received a unique farewell as his ashes were scattered into the storm he dedicated his life to studying.

Peter Dodge, a NOAA radar scientist, was honored posthumously by having his ashes dropped into Hurricane Milton's eye during a research mission.
Dodge's career spanned over four decades, during which he completed 386 hurricane flights, making this his symbolic 387th and final mission.
The tribute included a Vortex Data Message noting his contribution, marking his last flight with the inscription '387TH PENNY'.
Dodge was a pioneer in radar technology and contributed significantly to the understanding of hurricane dynamics and forecasting.
His colleagues and family viewed the act as a fitting tribute to his passion and dedication to meteorology and storm research.