National Weather Service scaling back balloon launches due to cuts — what that means for Minnesotans
Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches.
Here's what it would take to privatize the National Weather Service
Recent government cuts have raised questions about whether President Donald Trump's administration will aim to dismantle and ...
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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood seeks answers about reported staffing challenges for National Weather Service
THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE COMING FROM WEATHER BALLOONS LIKE THIS ONE THAT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN VALLEY, NEBRASKA, LAUNCHED DURING SEVERE WEATHER IN 2021. THEY’RE KIND OF THE ...
Dry air, gusty winds trigger red flag warnings across the Plains: See Monday weather forecast
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Critical Risk of fire over parts of the Plains on Monday ...
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Omaha's National Weather Service office temporarily suspending weather balloon launches
As of Thursday, the National Weather Service in Valley is no longer launching weather balloons. A public information statement from weather service headquarters in Maryland cited lack of staffing ...
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National Weather Service suspending weather balloon releases in Omaha and Rapid City, South Dakota
KETV did reach out the National Weather Service's Public Affairs office asking how many staff members the offices are short and how many are needed to allow weather balloon operations again in ...
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How is the National Weather Service for Burlington withstanding federal cuts so far?
The National Weather Service office for the Burlington area has withstood federal cuts that have affected related sites across the nation. “Burlington so far has not really felt much impact ...
Freezing rain across the UP, northern Michigan. Ice storm warning in effect
Northern Michigan is set for a wintry mix starting Friday, bringing ice and snow, the National Weather Service forecasts.
National Weather Service is reducing weather balloon launches amid job cuts. Here's how it could impact forecast accuracy
Meteorologists and former agency leaders say the cuts in weather balloon launches will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.