Coordinated twice daily weather balloon launches make up the backbone of weather forecasts across the globe. Due to staffing shortages brought on by the Trump administration, the National Weather Service has cut weather balloon launches at eight sites across the United States, including in Nebraska and South Dakota. CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar explains what that could mean for your critical weather reports. | CNN

Millions from the Plains to the Northeast are under heat alerts as temperatures and humidity values soar. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast. https://cnn.it/3kjOxdP | CNN Weather