In a statement, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said NOAA has “never been more prepared for hurricane season,” pointing to “advanced weather models and cutting-edge hurricane tracking systems” that should provide Americans with real-time storm forecasts and warnings.

NOAA released its outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on May 22, forecasting a range of 13 to 19 named storms and the odds of an above-normal season reaching 60%. Of the predicted storms, NOAA says between 6-10 will become hurricanes, and 3-5 will intensify to major hurricanes (Category 3+).

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tropical cyclone outlook for the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands will likely see below-normal tropic

As NOAA weather radios go offline for system upgrades, officials stress using alternate alert methods. The updates aim to boost reliability and protect lives during critical weather events. The post NOAA Halts Weather Radios,

House Democrats plan to introduce legislation overnight that would prevent further Trump administration cuts to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding or staffing after severe storms across the country drew attention to staffing cuts in National Weather Service field offices.