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With Fewer Weather Balloons, People in US Heartland Will Be Less Prepared for Tornado Season

Last updated: March 24, 2025 2:57 pm
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The Importance of Weather Balloon Observations

Recent events at the National Weather Service (NWS) have raised concerns about the impact of reduced weather balloon launches on weather forecasting. In February 2025, over 1,000 NWS employees were fired by the Trump Administration, leading to suspensions and reductions in weather balloon launches at various NWS offices across the country. This decision comes at a critical time as we approach tornado season, where accurate weather predictions are essential to saving lives.


The current coverage of weather balloon launches in the United States (not including one in Puerto Rico and other launch locations in the Pacific Ocean). The orange dots denote NWS Offices with less balloon launch capacity (one per day instead of two), and the red dots denote NWS offices with balloon launch suspensions. Figure used with permission from the creator, Chris Vagasky (@coweatherman.bsky.social).

The Role of Weather Balloons in Weather Forecasting

Weather balloons equipped with radiosondes provide crucial data on temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, and GPS data, giving meteorologists a comprehensive view of the atmosphere. This data is essential for weather forecasting models used by the NWS to predict severe weather events and phenomena like tornadoes, storms, and wildfires.

Weather balloons are cost-effective and play a significant role in improving the accuracy of weather models. By suspending or reducing weather balloon launches, we risk compromising the reliability of weather forecasts, especially during critical weather events.

The Impact on Public Safety

Accurate upper atmospheric data obtained from weather balloons can mean the difference between life and death during severe weather events. In the past, the lack of timely upper atmospheric observations has resulted in tragedies like the 1979 tornado in Windsor Locks, CT, where lives were lost due to inadequate warning.

As we enter tornado season, it is imperative for the NWS to maintain sufficient staffing and funding to ensure the safety of the American public. Weather balloon observations are not just about predicting the weather; they are about protecting lives and property from the devastating impact of natural disasters.

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