A group identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an anti-government militia has urged its members to destroy Doppler weather radar systems. These systems are crucial for detecting rain and severe storms, allowing for timely warnings that can save lives. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist affiliated with UCLA and the University of California’s Agriculture and Natural Resources, refutes the group’s assertions, stating that NOAA’s weather stations “cannot exert physical control over said (severe weather) conditions.”
Swain will host a live briefing today at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. The session will address misconceptions about weather radar, provide updates on federal actions related to climate science, and discuss California’s upcoming spring heat wave.
Participants can join the live session to ask questions or view the recording later using the same link.
