Federal cuts to weather balloons could disrupt storm forecasts in Louisiana, leaving residents vulnerable to severe weather.

This week the National Weather Service announced reductions in weather balloon launches. Experts warn that could harm weather forecast accuracy, the economy and safety.

That data comes from good old-fashioned weather balloons. The Minnesota State Climatology Office noted Friday that we’re ...

Twice daily launches of weather balloons from Rapid City have been suspended by the National Weather Service. Experts say ...