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

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

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

Cracker question because helium balloons are actually a pretty controversial topic. Some people argue that they are harmful to the environment because on returning to Earth, animals mistake them ...

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