What the loss of weather balloons means for Omaha — and beyond — as storm season approaches
Local members of Congress and meteorologists are concerned that Nebraskans won't be as prepared for stormy weather because ...
Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?
Observations from soundings are important inputs for assessing turbulence that may impact air travel, marine weather, fire ...
With fewer weather balloons after government staffing cuts, forecasts may be less accurate
Some weather balloon launches have been suspended because of the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service.
Radiosondes are a key part of accurate weather forecasting
Weather forecasting requires making observations and predicting changes by solving a complex set of equations that describe the physics and dynamics of our atmosphere.
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations.