Science / Extreme Weather

Hurricane Forecasting Threatened by Satellite Data Cuts

Hurricane forecasters are facing a significant challenge as access to critical satellite data is being cut off, potentially impacting the accuracy of forecasts during the peak of the hurricane season. This decision, initiated by the Defense...

Jul 04, 2025 11:01 Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

Hurricane Forecasting Threatened by Satellite Data Cuts

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Science / Weather

Defense Department Cuts Weather Satellite Data, Impacting Hurricane Forecasts

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is discontinuing its weather satellite data program, a decision that has sparked concerns among meteorologists and scientists. This data has been crucial for hurricane forecasting and monitoring sea ice,...

Jun 29, 2025 15:05 Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

News / Weather

Critical Hurricane Forecast Tool Abruptly Terminated: Impact on 2025 Season

The U.S. Department of Defense's sudden termination of a critical hurricane forecast tool has sent shockwaves through the weather and climate community. This decision, formalized by NOAA, impacts the availability of real-time microwave data...

Jun 27, 2025 18:31 Critical hurricane forecast tool abruptly terminated

Health & Science / Weather

Pentagon Halts Key Hurricane Satellite Data, Raising Forecast Concerns

The U.S. Department of Defense is abruptly discontinuing real-time data from its Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP), a move that meteorologists warn will significantly impair hurricane forecasting capabilities. This decision co...

Jun 27, 2025 18:02 Pentagon Sends Hurricane Forecasters Scrambling After Suddenly Announcing Shutdown of Key Satellites