Cuts to weather forecasting programs could weaken severe storm warnings, leaving Indiana communities with less time to prepare.
NOAA budget reductions have already halted some weather balloon launches, and experts warn that fewer resources could reduce forecasting accuracy.
Longtime storm spotter Don Hauser, who has tracked storms for 30 years, says weaker forecasts put residents at greater risk.
He says he is frustrated with the cuts and urges people to take alerts seriously.
Staffing reductions may slow storm response times, and reduced research funding could weaken long-term weather pattern studies.
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