Why U.S. Numerical Prediction is Lagging and the Weekend Forecast

My podcast takes on a critical weather issue:  the lagging of global weather prediction behind those of the European Center and others.  What is the essential reason why the U.S., with the largest weather research community in the world and the largest spending on weather prediction of any nation, is now in third or fourth place in numerical weather prediction?

And this podcast also provides the weekend weather forecast, with Saturday being the best day for most.  But sun and warmth are promised later in the week!

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