Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program Enhancement Act

This bill enhances NOAA's Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program by requiring the Under Secretary to maintain a program focused on improving hurricane forecasts, warnings, and communication. It directs funding for research on rapid intensity changes, inland flooding, storm surges, and integrating social/behavioral science into risk communication, with a goal of reducing life and property loss. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress (until 2029) detailing progress on forecast technology, mission requirements, workforce needs, and transitioning new tools into operations. It directly affects NOAA, its weather industry partners, and academic researchers, ultimately aiming to benefit coastal communities vulnerable to hurricanes.