Homegrown Militia Looks to Destroy NOAA Weather Radar Sites

Alabama's most beloved meteorologist is urging residents to stay vigilant against potential attacks at NOAA weather radar sites across the country.

What Threat Did NOAA Receive?

A homegrown extremist group called "Veterans on Patrol" believes the NOAA radars, which the National Weather Service uses to issue timely warnings, are part of a vast government conspiracy to control the weather. The militia wants to coordinate attacks at these sites across the country.

Reports indicate NOAA has increased security at its sites across the United States.

What Did James Spann Say About the Potential Attacks?

Townsquare Media and ABC 33/30 Chief Meteorologist James Spann spoke about the distressing news on social media Thursday.

Spann said, "Weather radar saves lives by detecting and tracking severe weather [and] thunderstorms in real-time, allowing for early warnings. Without weather radar, we would all be in big trouble."

"We will not let these lunatics stop the weather enterprise from issuing timely warnings during high-impact, life-threatening events," Spann added.

How Can Residents Stay Vigilant Against This Threat?

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with law enforcement.

"If you know of anyone in this movement, please report them to local law enforcement authorities," Spann said.

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