Budget cuts derail much-needed upgrades to aging weather radar system

When it comes to warning the public about severe weather like tornadoes, every second counts. Currently, the National Weather Service is using decades-old technology to scan the skies. Dave Malkoff reports on why a new system has run into severe headwinds.

Sep 16, 2025 - 20:00
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Budget cuts derail much-needed upgrades to aging weather radar system
When it comes to warning the public about severe weather like tornadoes, every second counts. Currently, the National Weather Service is using decades-old technology to scan the skies. Dave Malkoff reports on why a new system has run into severe headwinds.

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