The National Hurricane Center’s forecasts in 2024 were its most accurate on record, from its one-day forecasts, as tropical cyclones neared the coast, to its forecasts five days into the future, when storms were only beginning to come together.

The nation's top weather agency announced last week that it expects up to 19 named storms to form in the Atlantic basin during the 2025 hurricane season. Significant research and technological advancements have made annual forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration even more reliable.

The reduction in funding has sparked a debate about the potential consequences for public safety, particularly concerning severe weather events and hurricanes.