Sen. Charles Schumer calls for $30m in federal funding to upgrade and expand the National Mesonet Program after 22 tornadoes hit Upstate NY in July.

Sen. Charles Schumer calls for $30m in federal funding for weather network after Upstate NY experiences 22 tornadoes in July, a record for the state. Schumer argues that the nation's weather monitoring system, the National Mesonet Program, needs upgrading and expansion to better track severe storms and issue alerts quickly. The increased funding is vital due to the rising number of severe weather events caused by climate change.

July 29, 2024
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