Summary:
- The U.S. Department of Defense has stopped providing critical hurricane data to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which is responsible for weather forecasting and hurricane tracking.
- This decision has raised concerns among meteorologists and emergency management officials, as the missing data could significantly impact the accuracy of hurricane forecasts and preparedness efforts ahead of the peak storm season.
- The Pentagon's decision to halt the data feed is believed to be related to national security concerns, but the lack of transparency has led to criticism and calls for the government to restore the critical data flow to NOAA.