Today's Realities and the Future of the National Weather Service On April 2, an ominous, powerful tornado churned through the Arkansas countryside toward the town of Lake City. As it made its way toward the city, storm chasers posted photos and increasingly dire on-the-scene reports. Per ABC News’ chief meteorologist Ginger Zee, the Lake City tornado siren sounded and local TV was warning the residents of the town to take shelter. According to Ginger and Dr. Craig CeeCee, an expert in public sheltering, at least one of the town’s shelters was filled to overflowing. At least one private sector weather company, AccuWeather’s business group, issued an independent tornado warning for the city.    The strong EF-3 tornado came and went, destroying or damaging more than 50 buildings and temporarily making a mockery of the town’s motto: “Peace, Quiet, Home.” But, there was great news: no deaths and no serious injuries.    The only entity Lake City did not officially hear fro...