As of June 30, the Department of Defense will stop using the SSMIS, crucial for predicting hurricanes forming over open waters. The SSMIS uses microwave sensors to see through clouds, capturing imagery crucial for monitoring storms. The NOAA has forecasted an above-average hurricane season for 2025, leading to potential challenges in preparation and evacuations. Coastal homeowners should proactively prepare by gathering essentials before hurricane season and taking additional precautions as storms approach, including boarding windows and securing outside items.
The SSMIS contains microwave sensors that can see through clouds and capture imagery at night. This makes them useful for monitoring tropical activity when other types of satellite imagery aren't able to capture the storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has already stated an above-average hurricane forecast for 2025, and this change could mean shorter lead times to prepare for landfall, greater uncertainty about evacuation needs, and more difficulty safeguarding property in advance.
Ideally, you'd get hurricane-ready in the months leading up to the start of hurricane season on June 1st. Gather water, nonperishable foods, and a go-bag of important documents.
A few days before incoming storms, it's a good idea to board up windows, bring in outside items that could become flying projectiles in high winds, and stock up on extra fuel for generators and/or vehicles.
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