The National Weather Service is the nation’s frontline of defense against many forms of threats from Mother Nature.  As the sole agency responsible for issuing weather related warnings and alerts, a proposed massive cut in the budget for the service could have dire consequences.

Colorado’s weather is as varied as any state in the union.  Our true four seasons allow us to witness the entire gamut of weather from scorching hot summers to winters buried in feet of snow to springtime severe weather with damaging and deadly tornadoes.  Knowing what is going on with the weather is critical in allowing us to protect ours and families’ lives.

Budget cuts being proposed in Washington DC could severely decrease the accuracy and frequency of weather related information we receive.  A massive cut of $126 million to the National Weather Service’s budget is being proposed – a full 30% cut in funding for a service that provides information that saves lives every day.

When you view a detailed forecast on ThorntonWeather.com that is specifically for Thornton, you are viewing data provided by the National Weather Service.  Our radar imagery, weather radio, the watches and warnings that we post – all originate from the National Weather Service.

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