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As we’re gearing up for tornado season, taking weather balloons offline in the Heartland of the US, also known as Tornado Alley, will directly affect the NWS’s ability to predict severe weather, including tornado-producing thunderstorms. This could lead to more severe weather-related deaths.
Mar 27, 2025, 6:51 PM
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