House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Environment Subcommittee
2318 Rayburn
07/16/2025 at 10:00AM
Subcommittee hearing entitled “Protecting Lives and Property: Harnessing Innovative Technologies to Enhance Weather Forecasting”.
The purpose of this hearing is to examine emerging technologies for the collection of weather data and how the utilization of diverse sources of data can enhance the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasting, including commercial satellites and AI models.
The recent flash floods in central Texas and New Mexico are a stark reminder of the necessity for accurate and timely weather forecasts. Just as important is ensuring that those emergency forecasts reach emergency responders, local and state authorities, and the general public.
Witnesses:
- Thomas Cavett, Vice President of Government Affairs and Strategy, Tomorrow.io
- Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas State Climatologist; Director, Southern Regional Climate Center, Regents Professor
- Dr. Waleed Abdalati, Director, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science; Professor, Department of Geography, University of Colorado Boulder
- Dr. Jayesh Kumar Gupta, CEO, Silurian AI