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Senator Cantwell Advocates for Advanced Weather Forecasting Technology

7/22/2025

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Senator Cantwell supports advanced weather satellites, radars, and hurricane hunter aircraft to improve U.S. forecasting accuracy.
She calls for modernized alert systems after Texas floods resulted in over 130 fatalities.
Despite proposed cuts to NOAA by the Trump administration, Cantwell pushes for enhanced funding for research and infrastructure.
Her goal is to establish the U.S. as a leader in weather forecasting technology.

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Story summary

Senator Cantwell supports advanced weather satellites, radars, and hurricane hunter aircraft to improve U.S. forecasting accuracy.
She calls for modernized alert systems after Texas floods resulted in over 130 fatalities.
Despite proposed cuts to NOAA by the Trump administration, Cantwell pushes for enhanced funding for research and infrastructure.
Her goal is to establish the U.S. as a leader in weather forecasting technology.