Dec 19, 2023 · The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio service as the country faces increasing weather disasters.

Dec 19, 2023 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio service as …

Dec 18, 2023 · Since 2008, forecasters at the government’s National Weather Service have used an in-house instant messaging service called NWSChat to communicate and coordinate in real time, particularly during weather emergencies.

Jan 17, 2025 · For what it’s worth, Cruz is lead sponsor of the TICKET Act, while Cantwell is lead sponsor of the National Weather Service bill. On May 10, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed the bill. It awaits a potential vote in the full chamber.

Dec 18, 2023 · Since 2008, forecasters at the government’s National Weather Service have used an in-house instant messaging service called NWSChat to communicate and coordinate in real time, particularly during weather emergencies. As with almost any decade-and-a-half-old technology, it doesn’t quite hold up for modern times.

Jul 29, 2024 · WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, amid dangerous levels of heat across much of the United States, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) led five Senators in calling on the National Weather Service (NWS) to publish an official federal definition for heat domes.

May 10, 2023 · Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, unanimously passed two national weather bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio service as the country faces increased weather disasters.

May 3, 2023 · Together, these bipartisan bills would upgrade the National Weather Service’s transmission technology, expand radio alert coverage in rural communities, and repair weather radio stations across the country, including 17 stations in the State of …

A prolonged atmospheric river event will continue to bring moderate to heavy rain to northern and central California through the Pacific Northwest with mountain snow in the Cascades and northern Rockies today into next week. Read More > Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

4 days ago · WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the Fire Ready Nation Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ability to help forecast, prevent, and fight wildfires. The Fire Ready Nation Act will formally establish a ...