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Lake Ontario Renamed Lake America | Science News
Starting next week, Lake Ontario will officially be called Lake America on all U.S. government weather maps — a sudden name change that’s throwing the National Weather Service into chaos. With little notice and amid staffing shortages, forecasters are scrambling to update systems and documents, diverting resources from critical weather work. Critics say it’s wasteful and confusing, especially since state agencies and private apps won’t likely follow suit — risking public confusion and even diplomatic friction with Canada. Meteorologists warn: the real priority is accurate forecasts, not…
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