U.S. Proposes Major Overhaul of Weather Radar and Disaster Warning Systems

February 5 – March 5, 2026

Congress has introduced legislation to modernize the national weather radar network by 2040, focusing on closing rural coverage gaps through the Radar Next Program Act. The initiative includes immediate funding to upgrade weather radio systems to ensure more reliable disaster warnings.

Policies— 3 policys

Weather Radio: Modernizing Emergency Alerts

H.R. 7813

Congress Proposes Major Overhaul of Weather Forecasting to Improve Tornado and Hurricane Warnings

S. 3923

Senate Committee Reviews Plan to Modernize U.S. Weather Radar Network, Fill Storm Detection Gaps

S. 3795

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