Chris Vagasky
Wisconet
Wisconsin’s wild weather has been on full display in 2023 with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, wildfire smoke, heavy precipitation and extreme drought. Weather can have an outsized impact on daily lives and the economy, but a team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is working to make it easier to access local weather data and make informed decisions.
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