Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
The loss of satellite data, along with other cuts to data, funding and staffing, could put lives at risk.
The loss of satellite data, along with other cuts to data, funding and staffing, could put lives at risk.
Cuts in staffing and threats to funding at NOAA are diminishing operations that forecasters rely on.
Florida is a hot spot for cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, with Miami-Fort Lauderdale experiencing over 120,000 in 2023.
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