Weather research is a lifesaving effort. Don’t let Trump’s team destroy it.
“We’re gonna get our airplane washed.” The pilots of Delta Air Lines Flight 191 knew that they were heading into rough weather as they approached Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on the muggy afternoon of August 2, 1985. …
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The National Weather Service is a lifesaving public resource. We must save it.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is probably the single most important federal agency you benefit from on a daily basis. We must protect it from indiscriminate cuts and outsourcing. Every time you check your weather forecast, whether it’s…
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NWS Unveils New ‘HeatRisk’ Forecasts to Highlight Dangers of Extreme Heat
Heat kills more Americans every year than tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, and flash floods combined. A new product released by the National Weather Service aims to cut down the tremendous number of heat-related illnesses and fatalities we see across…
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Those New ‘Snow Squall Warnings’ Are Designed To Prevent Deadly Pileup Accidents
Millions of smartphones across the Northeast flashed an unfamiliar warning on Wednesday afternoon. The message came across as a push alert with the iconic screeching tone and an abrupt vibration: “Emergency Alert. Snow squall warning until 4:15 PM.…
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