Washington, Sept. 30 -- Rep Dale W. Strong issued the following press release:
Today, Representative Dale W. Strong, Vice Chair of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, met with the National Weather Service (NWS) Director Ken Graham to discuss the agency's plans to modernize the weather radar system that serves North Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.
"As a first responder, I know firsthand how critical accurate and timely weather forecasting are to keeping our communities safe. In North Alabama, that means making sure our forecasters and emergency personnel have the reliable radar coverage and data they need to warn families when dangerous weather occurs," said Strong. "As the Hytop radar in Jackson County contin...