Cuts to the agency’s ocean observation system, weather research programs, and the National Weather Service were among concerns from lawmakers.

NOAA's forecast system can now process 29 quadrillion calculations per second.

The National Weather Service is working to deliver new flood and water supply mapping capabilities by the end of the decade.

The Space Weather Prediction Center expected moderate conditions at worst from the storm as of 10:11 a.m. EST.

The agency is looking for a more agile information system to process data gathered by the National Weather Service.

The website will help agencies share real-time data on extreme heat conditions to improve response in light of climate change.

The new computing power will allow the service to get further ahead of catastrophic weather events like hurricanes.