This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create a program aimed at improving coastal flooding and storm surge forecasting to better protect lives and property in vulnerable areas. The program will work with weather industry partners and academic institutions to develop more accurate predictions, incorporate real-time ocean data into forecasting models, and help coastal communities understand and respond to warnings. Additionally, the bill addresses "data voids" in underserved and weather-vulnerable regions by requiring NOAA to identify observation gaps, increase weather monitoring capabilities, establish pilot projects to help emergency managers use weather data in decision-making, and develop workforce training for meteorologists and emergency officials. The bill requires NOAA to submit a detailed implementation plan within 180 days and to provide annual budget proposals to Congress for the activities outlined. The legislation does not specify total funding amounts but mandates ongoing congressional reporting on resource needs and timelines.
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