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Weather Alerts Cut: 68 Million Left in Danger

4/8/2025

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The National Weather Service's decision to stop translating weather alerts poses a serious risk to non-English speakers, who depend on these crucial updates for their safety. With nearly 68 million residents in the U.S. speaking a language other than English, the urgency for accessible weather information has never been clearer.

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The National Weather Service's decision to stop translating weather alerts poses a serious risk to non-English speakers, who depend on these crucial updates for their safety. With nearly 68 million residents in the U.S. speaking a language other than English, the urgency for accessible weather information has never been clearer.