Hurricane season is here and meteorologists are losing a vital tool for forecasting them
Briefly

The NOAA has announced the permanent termination of the SSMIS data import and distribution, a tool that has been critical in monitoring and forecasting hurricanes. SSMIS data provides crucial insights into the inner workings of tropical systems, something that cannot be replicated by other satellites. Without this data, forecasters may struggle to accurately track cyclones, hindering their ability to predict storm behavior and potentially impacting safety and preparedness efforts. The loss of this sophisticated tool raises concerns among meteorologists about the reliability of future weather models.
The termination of the SSMIS service, a vital tool for hurricane monitoring, could disrupt accurate forecasts due to the lack of comprehensive data it provides.
NOAA announced that the SSMIS service change is permanent, eliminating a resource that has offered critical insights into the behavior of tropical cyclones.
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