A weather intelligence company is pioneering the use of radar satellites to enhance forecasting capabilities, amidst growing concerns over significant gaps in the United States' Doppler radar coverage. These radar gaps, which exist in various parts of the country including northern and western Alabama, southeast Arkansas, southwest Colorado, southeast Georgia, northern Iowa, and both northern and southern regions of unspecified areas, pose risks to numerous communities, particularly those that are underserved and economically disadvantaged, referred to as 'poor communities'. Despite a federal report from over three years ago that minimized the severity of these gaps in the network that provides advanced warnings for dangerous storms, many regions remain vulnerable, especially with the peak tornado season approaching next month. Critics argue that government spending on wind, solar, and electric vehicles has been prioritized over crucial investments in life-saving Doppler radar technology.
Dozens of regions in areas of poor radar coverage — known as "radar gaps"— reportedly remain vulnerable ahead of next month's peak tornado season. https://t.co/zImxiyiGaR https://t.co/fBVVpaPuii
More than 3 years after a federal report downplayed holes in a network that enables advanced warning of dangerous storms, dozens of regions remain vulnerable. https://t.co/7aBiDG9UA6
In-depth article on weather radar gaps and the risks they pose in numerous parts of the United States, including many underserved, poor communities -- despite being downplayed by a National Weather Service report. Reporting by @stillmand ⬇️ https://t.co/CtdIPMQ2yi
Twisted twister priorities: Taxpayer dollars wasted on pointless wind, solar and EVs vs. life-saving Doppler radar. "Radar gaps include those in northern and western Alabama, southeast Arkansas, southwest Colorado, southeast Georgia, northern Iowa, northern and southern… https://t.co/W8kXkllShD
Weather intelligence company aims to revolutionize forecasting with a constellation of radar satellites https://t.co/yX30pFKVp6