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US Navy Extends Satellite Data for Hurricane Forecasting

7/31/2025

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In a significant win for forecasters and weather enthusiasts, the US Navy has decided to keep providing vital satellite data for hurricane forecasting. This reversal comes after widespread protests, allowing the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center to continue sharing Defense Meteorological Satellite Program data until September 2026, bolstering NOAA's efforts in delivering precise hurricane predictions.

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In a significant win for forecasters and weather enthusiasts, the US Navy has decided to keep providing vital satellite data for hurricane forecasting. This reversal comes after widespread protests, allowing the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center to continue sharing Defense Meteorological Satellite Program data until September 2026, bolstering NOAA's efforts in delivering precise hurricane predictions.