US Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for increased federal funding for New York State’s Mesonet, a network of 126 weather stations providing real-time data. Schumer argues that the recent severe weather events highlight the importance of Mesonet in predicting and responding to extreme weather. The senator is pushing for funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, recently passed by the Senate, to be allocated towards enhancing this weather network.
For a more detailed look at Senator Schumer’s push for increased federal funding for New York’s weather network and how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could play a role, click the link below. Gain insights on how this move could improve weather predictions and responses in the face of recent severe weather events.