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Ted Cruz: “European numerical weather prediction models have been…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Ted Cruz Discusses Weather Forecasting and Illegal Fishing with NOAA Nominee

Published | Video Starts at 03:06

The damage to our state was well over 120 billion and may prove to be closer to 180 billion when all is said and done. Texans prepare for hurricanes and flooding by using NOAA's weather forecasts. But European numerical weather prediction models have been outperforming US models in forecasting. A question for both Dr. Jacobs and Mr. Jordan. If confirmed, how do you plan to close the gap and ensure that NOAA's forecasts are the best in the world? (03:06–03:12)

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Asserts that European weather models are more accurate than US models.

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