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Not being able to read urgent weather alerts could be a matter of life or death, said Joseph Trujillo-Falcón, a researcher at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who has worked with NOAA rese...
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The translations are important for more than extreme weather events, said Andrew Kruczkiewicz, a senior researcher at the Columbia Climate School at Columbia University. General weather forecasts are...
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National Weather Service confirms 10 tornadoes in ArkLaTex
Multiple tornadoes touched down in the ArkLaTex during a severe weather outbreak that started April 2, the National Weather Service confirms.On Tuesday, April 8, the NWS released its findings on three tornadoes that touched down in the ArkLaTex after conducting surveys of the damage.
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in Princeton
Officials in Princeton are assessing damage after a confirmed EF-1 tornado tore through the town earlier today.
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
Experts say the change could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.
Weather alerts no longer translated for non-English speakers, NWS says
Nearly 68 million people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home, including 42 million Spanish speakers, according to 2019 Census data.
NWS Drops Non-English Translations After Budget Cuts
The translations have been provided by Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, since 2023. It provided them in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, French and Samoan. The contract lapse comes as President Donald Trump's administration cuts spending at federal agencies,
National Weather Service halts translation services for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service says it has “paused” language translations of its products “until further notice” because its contract with an artificial intelligence firm had
Weather service confirms three tornadoes struck Greater Cincinnati: What we know
A final assessment by the weather service is expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement this week.
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Tornado warning issued for parts of Monmouth County, Middlesex County
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning until 10 p.m. Monday. This includes northeastern Monmouth County and southeastern Middlesex County. At 9:22 pm., a severe thunderstorm ...
WOOD Grand Rapids on MSN10h
Ask Ellen: Why didn’t the storm that hit me upgrade to a tornado warning?
When a tornado warning becomes “radar confirmed,” the alert on TV or an app will turn purple. This means a tornado has been spotted by a person on the ground or debris can be seen by the radar high in the sky (which could only get there by a tornado lofting damage into the sky).
Indianapolis Star on MSN8d
How is a tornado watch different from a tornado warning? Here's how weather alerts work
When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.
Saline County spared during recent tornado warning. What to do for the next one
While a tornado didn't touch down during a warning last week, Saline County Emergency Management reminds people to be aware during severe storms
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Wisconsin’s Statewide Tornado Drill set for Thursday, here’s a few reminders ahead of severe weather season
Thursday marks Wisconsin’s annual Statewide Tornado Drill as part of Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week across the state. At 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April 10,
Nashville weather updates: More than 60K without power after storms, tornado warnings
Severe weather and flood risks returned to Middle Tennessee Saturday as the week's storm death toll climbed to 10.
Early April Tornado Outbreak Spawned EF3s in Five States: 110 Twisters Confirmed In South, Midwest
Less than three weeks after a major outbreak, another rash of tornadoes tore across parts of the South and Midwest in early April 2025. That included over 30 strong twisters.
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