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A militarized conspiracy theorist group believes radars are ‘weather weapons’ and is trying to destroy them
The NEXRAD, or “next generation radar,” network has been in place since ... CNN could not independently confirm the FBI’s ...
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NOAA warns of conspiracy-driven threat to weather towers
The agency advised National Weather Service employees to keep close watch over the highly visible Nexrad towers.
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Anti-government group threatens crucial weather radars, NOAA warns
In emails widely shared with National Weather Service staff this month and obtained by The Washington Post, the NOAA Office ...
NOAA Warns of Attacks on Radar Systems by Militia That Thinks They Are ‘Weather Weapons’
According to an internal memo sent by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) security office on Monday, ...
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Militia Group Threatens NWS Radars, Calling Them 'Weather Weapons'—How Did NOAA Respond?
The National Weather Service (NWS) increased security after getting credible threats from a violent militia ... to conduct "penetration drills" at radar facilities throughout the US to locate ...
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Threats to NOAA-funded snow and ice data products alarm polar scientists
An assortment of NOAA-funded snow and ice data products — considered crucial by many scientists for polar research — are at ...
The Independent7d
Weather Service staff urged not to visit sites alone after threats from militia group that believes radars are ‘weather weapons’
The NOAA's security office ... has allegedly made threats against the radars, claiming they are “weather weapons,” according to the NOAA (The Janesville Gazette) The radar bounces short ...
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A militarized conspiracy theorist group believes radars are ‘weather weapons’ and is trying to destroy them
The NEXRAD, or “next generation radar,” network has been ... confirm the FBI’s involvement. The security threat comes at a time of turmoil for the NWS, with many offices short-staffed ...