Lightning and storm clouds at sunset near Bowman, Nebraska

Lightning and storm clouds at sunset near Bowman, Nebraska

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You can't silence thunder. World Meteorological Day

Today, we celebrate World Meteorological Day, commemorating the founding of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. For the annual event, the WMO places emphasis on a different pressing topic each year. The slogan of 2025, 'Closing the early warning gap together,' highlights the importance of timely weather alerts and early action.

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