“To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.”
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This section establishes in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a program to improve precipitation forecasts across all timescales through the research, development, and operational implementation of fully coupled Earth System Models. The program must carry out specified activities, including (1) improving understanding and prediction of precipitation extremes from weather systems and climate patterns; (2) enhancing datasets, observations, and analyses for precipitation prediction; (3) utilizing high-performance computing and emerging technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence; (4) advancing modeling of precipitation processes from weather to seasonal-to-decadal timescales; (5) supporting social and behavioral sciences research to improve forecast products and communication; (6) identifying gaps and errors in prediction systems; (7) improving operational products for decision support; and (8) coordinating across NOAA offices and engaging stakeholders while ensuring data management compliant with findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable standards. The NOAA Administrator must revise and update the program's goals at least every two years for incorporation into relevant strategic plans. Authorizes appropriations of $15 million for FY2026, $15.04 million for FY2027, $15.0808 million for FY2028, $15.122416 million for FY2029, and $15.2 million for FY2030.