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Weather Alert Translations Halted, 71 Million Vulnerable

4/14/2025

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The National Weather Service has halted its automated translation services for weather alerts, leaving millions of non-English speakers vulnerable during critical weather events. With 71 million residents relying on these translations, this contract lapse with Lilt raises urgent safety concerns as extreme weather becomes more frequent.

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The National Weather Service has halted its automated translation services for weather alerts, leaving millions of non-English speakers vulnerable during critical weather events. With 71 million residents relying on these translations, this contract lapse with Lilt raises urgent safety concerns as extreme weather becomes more frequent.