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Forecasters to Lose Hurricane Satellite Data at the Worst Possible Time
This latest blow to federal forecasting abilities is sparking outrage from meteorologists and public officials.
The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm
Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites.
With hurricane season brewing, Pentagon stops sharing satellite weather data
Pentagon will no longer share satellite data that tracks hurricanes overnight
Scientists were initially given less than a week to prepare for the loss of microwave observations that are key in detecting rapid intensification of storms.
NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes.
Pentagon to stop sharing satellite weather data prompting fears from forecasters
The Pentagon is cutting off information from three special weather satellites, a move some experts believe could impact storm forecasting.
Defense Department to end satellite data programs used for storm forecasts
With the peak hurricane season looming, forecasters will be without key information starting Monday because the Defense Department said it will no longer provide them with data from the weather satellites.
Data Crucial to Hurricane Forecasts Will Continue, but for One Month Only
The Department of Defense on Monday reversed course, temporarily, on canceling the availability of satellite data that is key to monitoring hurricane movements and structures. The data will now be available to hurricane forecasters through July 31,
How This Record-Breaking Hurricane Season Compares to Peak Year
With six named storms having formed this year, the Eastern Pacific hurricane season is already breaking records.
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Five detained for stealing rare sneakers from Marcus Jordan’s warehouse post-Hurricane Milton
Multiple suspects have been detained on suspicion of stealing rare sneakers from a warehouse owned by Marcus Jordan, son of ...
'I still have nightmares': Florida restaurant owners navigate another hurricane season
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5 accused of stealing rare sneakers from Marcus Jordan’s warehouse in Florida during hurricane
As Hurricane Milton hit in 2024, masked thieves broke into a warehouse rented by the son of Michael Jordan and<a ...
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Five Suspects Apprehended for Looting Sneaker Warehouse Amid Hurricane Milton Chaos in Orlando
Marcus Jordan's sneaker warehouse was robbed during Hurricane Milton, with 300-400 pairs stolen, worth over $20,000.
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5 arrested after Marcus Jordan’s warehouse ransacked during hurricane, Florida deputies say
Five people face charges in the theft and handling of rare sneakers that were allegedly stolen during Hurricane Milton from ...
Florida’s year-round sales tax exemption on essential hurricane supplies now in effect
Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.
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New nonprofit uplifting hurricane victims through big, beautiful murals
Adorn the Bay is in the process of painting big, beautiful murals on businesses, municipalities and nonprofits affected by ...
Family didn’t stop looking for dog missing since FL hurricane. Now, ‘happy tears’
A dog went missing during a Florida hurricane — and his family didn’t stop searching for him. Now, eight months after the ...
Built in 8 days, can Alligator Alcatraz in Everglades take on hurricane? Not a major one
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