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EXCLUSIVE: Bipartisan bill aims to restore National Weather Service ravaged by cuts
The National Weather Service is down 560 employees since the Trump administration and DOGE fired workers and offered buyouts and early retirements to others. Now, a bipartisan group of legislators is introducing a bill to reclassify forecasters as “critical to public safety,” making it faster to rehire for the vacancies. Meteorologist Chase Cain has the exclusive report.
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CO2 reaches record levels, highest in millions of years
New data from UCSD and the Scripps Institute shows a record-high concentration of CO2, rising faster than ever. Meteorologist Chase Cain talks with the lead scientist about the acceleration of climate change and the future of this critical data.
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NOAA will hire ‘mission-critical' employees, following deep cuts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has posted several available positions, after hundreds of forecasters were fired.
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What to know about Sahara dust moving across the Atlantic and heading toward the U.S.
Here’s what to know as Sahara Desert dust travels over 4,000 miles to the U.S., affecting skies and possibly hurricane activity.
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America's new reality: Even if you aren't on the coast, you'd better be prepared for hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton showed how tropical storms can leave devastation hundreds of miles after landfall. Climate change is amplifying hurricanes’ potential for flooding. Meteorologist Chase Cain highlights the importance of preparing now — even if you don’t live on the coast.
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Swiss glacier collapse renews focus on risks of climate change as glaciers retreat around the world
The landslide that buried a Swiss village and riverbed is refocusing attention on the role of global warming in glacier collapses around the world.
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2025 hurricane season could look a lot like last year
The National Hurricane Center released their first outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s quite similar to how last year unfolded. Meteorologist Chase Cain breaks down the forecast and how climate change is cranking up the dial on hurricanes.
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May nor'easter could bring a soggy start to Memorial Day weekend in New England
Rhode Island and southern and eastern Massachusetts could get 2 inches of rain, while higher elevations could get snow.
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NOAA predicting an ‘above-normal' 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
With just days to go before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its predictions for 2025 and is calling for an “above-normal” season.
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Days after deadly tornados, more severe weather expected to hit Midwest, Southeast
More severe weather is expected just days after a series of deadly storms hit the southern Plains, Midwest and Southeast.
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Former NWS directors warn staff cuts will cause ‘needless loss of life'
In a rare move, all living former directors of the National Weather Service issued a joint warning about the threat of staff cuts and buy-outs across the agency. The men cautioned that President Trump’s proposal to cut NOAA’s budget by nearly 30% will lead to the ‘needless loss of life’ during severe weather. Meteorologist Chase Cain talked with former agency...
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Former NWS directors warn staff cuts could lead to unnecessary deaths during severe weather
Staffing reductions mean less access to real-time data that helps predict the path and intensity of tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes.
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New automated tornado siren system in DuPage County aims to alert people sooner
A new, automated tornado siren system is now live in DuPage County.
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New automated tornado siren system in DuPage County aims to alert people of storms sooner
DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) launched the Fulton system on Thursday, calling the upgrade a “significant advancement in public safety technology.”
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Chicago Forecast: Foggy evening into sunny morning
Temps in the upper 50s and sunshine for Tuesday
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Chicago Forecast: Heavy rain, winds to come this week
After a tornado watch was issued Sunday, Chicago may see more damaging storms and showers starting Tuesday.
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Green isn't always good — especially in Antarctica
The coldest parts of our planet act like giant mirrors, reflecting the sun’s energy back to space. What happens when algae and pollution cover snow and ice? National climate reporter Chase Cain explains the ripple effects from Antarctica.
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Climate-resilient corn, wheat, & soybeans could be ‘cash crops' for farmers
At the Salk Institute in San Diego, scientists are using AI to identify roots which will make crops more resilient to drought, floods, and extreme heat. If successful, it could also mean extra revenue for farmers. National climate reporter Chase Cain got an exclusive look inside the high-tech lab.
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Is it a good idea to commercialize the Weather Service?
Between 1992 and 2004, the National Weather Service’s NEXRAD radar system prevented over 330 fatalities and 7,800 injuries from tornadoes, according to NOAA. How would that change if the public weather forecast is commercialized?
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National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, which could put non-English speakers at risk.