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This bill, titled the "Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act," aims to improve the forecasting and understanding of coastal flooding and storm surge events. It establishes a program under the Under Secretary (as defined in the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017) to develop more accurate and actionable forecasts, with a focus on improving real-time prediction of the ocean's role, enhancing mitigation and prevention capabilities, and incorporating innovative observation technologies. The bill also directs the Under Secretary to address data gaps in highly vulnerable and under-observed areas, including reviewing observation coverage, increasing observations and developing new capabilities, establishing testbeds, advancing urban-scale weather forecasting and climate modeling, and supporting workforce development efforts. Additionally, the bill establishes a pilot program to accelerate the coordination and use of localized weather data in infrastructure and emergency management decisions by federal, state, and local officials.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4069/all-info