The suspension of weather balloon releases by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Omaha and Rapid City, South Dakota, is raising significant concerns among meteorologists and weather observers alike ...

This week the National Weather Service announced reductions in weather balloon launches. Experts warn that could harm weather forecast accuracy, the economy and safety.

The event was part of the Rochester Education Foundation's SMILE program, which focuses on providing hands-on learning ...

This strong current of air pushes weather systems around the world, and greatly affects local weather patterns by propelling ... the jet stream would propel a balloon on a wavy north-south course ...