How does the National Weather Service work?

Most Americans can look down at their phone and see a prediction of the future. How is that even possible?

Well, this episode from Civics 101 is all about the weather – from early predictive methods and almanacs to the National Weather Service's modern-day practices of collecting, analyzing, and sharing a staggering amount of data.

Featuring Kris Harper and Felicia Bowser

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This episode of Civics 101 was produced by Hannah McCarthy with Nick Capodice and Christina Phillips.

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