Congressman Sorensen Meets with NOAA Hurricane Hunters in Show of Support During Severe Weather Season

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters to show his support for their critical and lifesaving work during severe weather season. These brave men and women collect weather data on hurricanes that have the potential to hit the United States by flying missions directly into the eye of hurricanes.

“NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters are an indispensable part of the agency’s forecasting operation, allowing us to track hurricanes heading toward the United States with accuracy and precision,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen. “The data we get back from the men and women flying these dangerous missions into the eye of hurricanes help us issue evacuations and warnings well in advance of severe weather. With storm systems getting both more frequent and severe, it is essential that we fully fund and staff all aspects of NOAA and the National Weather Service’s forecasting missions.”

Congressman Sorensen has been a fierce advocate for protecting and strengthening NOAA and the National Weather Service (NWS) from cuts. Starting last year, he has been warning about the impact of Project 2025’s plans to dismantle and privatize NOAA and the NWS. As the Department of Government Efficiency began making cuts to the agencies, Congressman Sorensen has been speaking out, introducing legislation, and calling on the Administration to bring a stop to the disastrous cuts.