NWS weather balloon launches return to full service
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM · 1 min read
Many National Weather Service sites have restored full-capacity weather balloon launches following previous reductions caused by federal cuts.