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Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season—meteorologist explains why it matters
About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin organizing into tropical storms every ...
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than ...
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Hurricane Forecasters Lose Crucial Satellite Data, with Serious Implications
Microwave satellite data are key to capturing major changes in a hurricane’s strength, such as when a storm undergoes rapid ...
NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite ...
Forecasters to Lose Hurricane Satellite Data at the Worst Possible Time
This latest blow to federal forecasting abilities is sparking outrage from meteorologists and public officials.
Hurricane season is here and meteorologists are losing a vital tool for forecasting them
Meteorologists are losing a sophisticated tool that has proved invaluable when monitoring and forecasting hurricanes.
Pentagon to stop sharing crucial data that helped NWS forecast Hurricane Helene in Tennessee and North Carolina
The Department of Defense announced that it will end the sharing of some satellite data that helps in hurricane forecast.