30-06-2025
How Pentagon cuts to satellite data will leave hurricane forecasters in the dark
Hurricane forecasters will soon lose access to government satellite data vital for tracking hurricanes overnight — and preventing what meteorologists once called a 'sunrise surprise' when storms unexpectedly strengthen or shift in the darkness. The Pentagon said Monday it would wait until the end of July before it stops sharing the data, a month later than initially planned, in response to the high level of concern after the move was first announced last week.
