Ashley Lundry

Ashley Lundry is a prominent figure in the field of meteorology and hurricane research, currently serving as the Science Branch Deputy Chief at NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration).1 Her career has been marked by significant contributions to hurricane science and aerial reconnaissance.

Professional Experience

Ashley Lundry has held several key positions throughout her career:

• Science Branch Deputy Chief at NOAA1
• Chief of Programs at NOAA1
• Flight Meteorologist at NOAA1
• Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Hurricane Hunters3
• Flight Director for the NOAA Hurricane Hunters5

Dual Role

Lundry has a unique dual role, serving both in the Air Force Reserve and NOAA:

• In the Air Force Reserve, she is part of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron3
• For NOAA, she works as a Hurricane Hunter, flying into storms to gather critical data57

Expertise and Contributions

Ashley Lundry's expertise lies in hurricane science and meteorology:

• As an Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer, she gathers crucial weather data during hurricane missions4
• Her work involves flying into tropical storms and hurricanes to collect information that helps improve forecasting and understanding of these powerful weather systems6
• Lundry is part of a group of outstanding women working in hurricane sciences across NOAA's programs, labs, and partners2

Educational Background

Ashley Lundry is an alumna of Florida Tech, where she studied meteorology. Her education at Florida Tech laid the foundation for her career as a hurricane hunter and meteorologist.7

Ashley Lundry's career exemplifies the intersection of scientific research, operational meteorology, and public service in the field of atmospheric sciences and hurricane research.