ARROW Act

The ARROW Act requires the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and NOAA to conduct annual atmospheric river reconnaissance along the West Coast from November 1 to March 31. This program directly supports communities in the western United States that face flooding and disruptions from atmospheric rivers, which account for up to 50% of annual precipitation and over 90% of major flood events. The bill mandates specific data collection using aircraft to improve storm forecasts in oceanic regions where satellite observations are limited, aiding water management and flood forecasting. It also requires both agencies to submit resource reports to Congress within 90 days to ensure continued funding through 2035.