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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

When a Hurricane Is Raging, Here's What the Forecast Actually Means

The cone of uncertainty shows the average forecast error range for a storm's projected center over upcoming days; maps indicate current position and future path.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Security behind decision to end DoD's satellite data sharing

The US defense department is terminating a satellite service to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Hurricane Science Was Great While It Lasted

Loss of SSMIS data jeopardizes hurricane forecasting accuracy during crucial months.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 month ago

The hurricane forecast cone is changing, and journalists are part of the overhaul - Poynter

Hurricane forecasts will include updates to the cone, emphasizing lesser-known storm dangers.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Hurricane season is here and meteorologists are losing a vital tool for forecasting them

The termination of the SSMIS service, a vital tool for hurricane monitoring, could disrupt accurate forecasts due to the lack of comprehensive data it provides.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Meteorologists Warn Trump DoD Cutting Hurricane Forecasting

This will have noticeable negative impacts on hurricane forecasts and forecasting in general. The immediate discontinuation of data from 3 weather satellites will severely impact hurricane forecasts this season and beyond.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

On cusp of storm season, NOAA funding cuts put hurricane forecasting at risk

Weather satellites enhance hurricane forecasting accuracy.
Funding cuts threaten advancements in hurricane monitoring.
Rapid intensification poses significant forecasting challenges for scientists.
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