Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches

The National Weather Service is reducing critical weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, impacting forecast accuracy during severe weather season. The cuts, part of broader job reductions, are raising alarm among meteorologists who stress the importance of these balloons for accurate weather predictions. The National Weather Service is reducing critical weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, impacting forecast accuracy during severe weather season. The cuts, part of broader job reductions, are raising alarm among meteorologists who stress the importance of these balloons for accurate weather predictions.  Economic Times