NOAA: Undervalued and Underfunded?
from Weather Geeks
Guest: Scott Rayder, President of Lynker Here on the Weather Geeks podcast, we don’t have to remind you what NOAA is and how they work every single day to protect life and property. But there are a lot of others out there who have never even heard of NOAA and don’t truly understand where their weather forecasts come from. They may be surprised that The Weather Channel or their favorite mobile phone app isn’t the one issuing a tornado warning for their area! NOAA does it all, and they need the funding in order to keep doing it, and unfortunately, they aren’t getting enough of it. On the show today we have former NOAA Chief of Staff Scott Rayder to discuss why more funding is desperately needed before it’s too late… Chapters 00:00 Introduction 08:12 Advancements in Weather Forecasting 14:54 The Evolving Landscape of Weather Modeling 30:59 Recognizing and Supporting NOAA's Critical Work 37:42 Conclusion
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In this episode of the Weather Geeks podcast, former NOAA Chief of Staff Scott Rayder discusses the importance of funding for NOAA and the challenges the agency faces. He emphasizes that NOAA's diverse mission, which includes weather forecasting, oceanography, and fisheries, requires more funding to meet the increasing demands. Rayder highlights the significant improvements in weather forecasting and the need for continued research to enhance track and intensity forecasts for hurricanes. He also discusses the evolving landscape of weather modeling, the role of private companies, and the importance of social science in effectively communicating weather risks to the public. Rayder calls for greater recognition and support for NOAA's critical work in protecting life and property.
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