S 590

The Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025 aims to enhance weather and agricultural forecasting by strengthening the National Mesonet Program (NMP). The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand and improve the NMP, which consists of a network of automated weather and soil observation stations. It prioritizes integrating more environmental data, particularly from non-federal sources, and provides financial assistance to states, tribes, private entities, and academic institutions to build and maintain mesonet systems, with a focus on underserved areas.