The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes. Environment and Climate Change Canada does not expect the suspension to impact the quality of its forecasts.

Scientists were initially given less than a week to prepare for the loss of microwave observations that are key in detecting rapid intensification of storms.

The Defense Department will still maintain the satellite program will cease sharing the imagery with NOAA and NASA.