Story About the Issues Facing the National Weather Service

With weather information just a tap away on smartphones, most people don't give much thought to the nation's forecasting enterprise.

But, some meteorologists warn, at a time when the fabric of the National Weather Service is showing signs of fraying, it's dangerous to take forecasts for granted.

Eric Berger, the science reporter for the Houston Chronicle, has written an excellent story about the challenges facing the National Weather Service.  You can view it here.