Moore Legislation to Close Charlotte-Area Weather Radar Gap Passes House Science Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, September 10th, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed provisions of Congressman Tim Moore’s bipartisan Radar Gap Elimination Act as part of H.R. 5089, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025.

“As we saw during Hurricane Helene, quick access to accurate weather data can save lives,” said Congressman Tim Moore. “My radar gap legislation ensures communities like Charlotte finally get the coverage and resources they deserve. I’m grateful to Chairman Brian Babin and former Chairman Frank Lucas for prioritizing this issue and including it in the Weather Act Reauthorization. I look forward to supporting this bill as it heads to the full House for a vote.”

The Radar Gap Elimination Act, introduced by Congressman Moore earlier this year, directs the National Weather Service to replace aging NEXRAD radar infrastructure and prioritize the deployment of Phased Array Radar in locations that are more than 75 miles from existing radar coverage. These upgrades will allow meteorologists to detect severe weather closer to the ground, particularly in areas where traditional radar fails to capture low-level storm activity.

By incorporating Moore’s language into the broader reauthorization bill, the committee ensured that this longstanding safety concern for the Charlotte metro area and other underserved communities is now addressed as part of the nation’s core weather modernization strategy.

Read more from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee here.