What does Preamble of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research It supports improvements in weather forecasting and prediction It expands commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data

What does DEFINITIONS. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. Several terms, including 'seasonal,' 'State,' 'subseasonal,' 'Under Secretary,' 'weather enterprise,' 'weather data,' and 'weather industry,' are given their meanings as defined in section 2 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. Section 2 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 is amended to include a definition of 'weather data' as information used to track and predict weather conditions and patterns.

What does PUBLIC SAFETY PRIORITY. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017. The amendment directs the Under Secretary to ensure the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) prioritizes accurate and timely weather forecasts. NOAA is instructed to disseminate critical weather information and impact-based decision support services to the public and core partners. The dissemination should occur through 'nimble, flexible, and mobile methods'.

What does UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 110 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 It authorizes appropriations for the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research for fiscal years 2026-2030 Funding is allocated for weather laboratories, United States Weather Research Program, tornado research, and joint technology transfer initiative The authorized amounts increase each fiscal year, with a total of $163,794,000 for 2026 and $170,444,000 for 2030 No additional funds are authorized beyond the specified amounts

What does VERIFICATION OF THE ORIGINS OF ROTATION IN TORNADOES of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

The Under Secretary must maintain a program for improving tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings. The program aims to reduce loss of life or property related to tornadoes by improving forecast effectiveness and timeliness. Innovative observations, such as novel sensor technologies, will be examined and evaluated for improving tornado forecasts. Grants will be awarded for research on implementing program milestones and improving social and physical sciences related to tornadoes. The Under Secretary will evaluate and update the tornado rating system in collaboration with local communities and emergency managers.

What does HURRICANE FORECAST IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 104 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to establish a Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program. The program, managed by the Under Secretary, aims to improve hurricane forecasting, predictions, and warnings in collaboration with the weather industry and academic partners. A key goal is to reduce loss of life or property related to hurricanes by developing accurate forecasts and warnings. Specific areas of focus include improving understanding of rapid intensity change, predicting hurricane paths, and forecasting inland flooding, compound flooding, and storm surges. The program will incorporate social, behavioral, risk, communication, and economic sciences to inform responses like evacuations. The Under Secretary will award grants for research related to hurricane forecasting, including strategies outlined in NOAA's 2019 report. Research will also focus on improving social and behavioral sciences related to vulnerabilities and risk communication. The program will conduct and transition research to develop probabilistic weather forecast guidance technology and expand computational resources for higher-resolution modeling.

What does TSUNAMI WARNING AND EDUCATION ACT REAUTHORIZATION. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Tsunami Warning and Education Act to improve tsunami detection, forecasting, and warning capabilities. The Act inserts 'RESEARCH' into the title heading for title VIII of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006. The section updates the purposes of the Tsunami Warning and Education Act to include ensuring data and metadata are managed and made available for operations, research, education, and mitigation activities. The Tsunami Forecasting and Warning Program is amended to include new requirements for data quality and management systems, support for data and metadata access and archiving, and support for the requirements of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018. The section establishes a new subsection for Tsunami Warning Alert Level Evaluation, which requires the Administrator to evaluate tsunami alert levels terminology, timing, and effectiveness.

What does OBSERVING SYSTEM PLANNING. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 106 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 It modifies paragraphs (3) and (4) and adds new paragraphs (5) and (6) The amendments include inserting 'Federal' before 'observing capabilities' and adding language about private sector partnerships

What does OBSERVING SYSTEM SIMULATION EXPERIMENTS. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 107 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 Amendments include changes to subsections (b)(3), (c)(1), and the removal of subsection (d) Subsection (e) is redesignated as subsection (d)

What does COMPUTING RESOURCES PRIORITIZATION. of Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to prioritize computing resources. The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Energy, shall carry out a Computing Research Initiative. The initiative aims to conduct proof of concept scenarios using advanced coupled models and compare them with current forecasts and models. The Under Secretary shall leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate advanced computing. Centers of excellence may be established to aid in the adoption of next-generation artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled computing capabilities.

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Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/10/2025 · Introduced: 9/2/2025

Author: Frank Lucas (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill enhances NOAA's weather research and forecasting capabilities through increased funding and improved data management.
It establishes multiple programs aimed at improving forecasts for tornadoes, hurricanes, atmospheric rivers, and coastal flooding to reduce loss of life and property.
The bill mandates the development of a cloud-based Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System to support emergency management decision-making.
It creates a Commercial Data Program to acquire and standardize weather data from private sector sources for operational use.
The legislation reauthorizes the National Landslide Preparedness Act and the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, enhancing their respective research and response capabilities.
It establishes the National Mesonet Program to improve environmental observations and forecasting through collaboration with local and regional networks.
The bill includes provisions for modernizing NOAA Weather Radio and improving communication of hazardous weather risks to the public.

119th Congressin committeeS. 1626(Passed Senate)Official page

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TITLE I

-REAUTHORIZATION OF THE WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING

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TITLE III

-COMMERCIAL WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATIONS

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-IMPROVING WEATHER INFORMATION FOR AGRICULTURE AND WATER

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