Heads of Hungary weather service fired after wrong forecast

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1. WFMZ Allentown

   Heads of Hungary weather service fired after wrong forecast ↗ (opens WFMZ Allentown)

   Published Aug 22, 2022

   Same headline from 6 more outlets

   WFMZ Allentown's feed description

   The two top officials of Hungary’s meteorological service have been fired after an inaccurate rain forecast prompted the postponement of a fireworks display on the country’s most important national holiday.

2. Newsweek

   Hungary fires top weather officials over wrong forecast ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Aug 22, 2022

   Newsweek's feed description

   The incorrect forecast led to the cancelation of "Europe's biggest fireworks display."

3. New York Times

   Hungary Fires Its Top Weather Officials After an Inaccurate Forecast ↗ (opens New York Times)

   Published Aug 22, 2022

   New York Times's feed description

   The National Meteorological Service predicted a severe storm over the weekend, prompting the government to postpone fireworks planned for a national holiday. The weather ended up being calm.

4. CBS News

   Top officials of weather service fired after "gravely wrong" rain forecast prompted postponement of Hungary holiday fireworks display ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Aug 22, 2022

   CBS News's feed description

   The meteorological service demanded the reinstatement of its fired leaders, calling their removal "unacceptable" and "groundless."

5. The Guardian

   Hungary sacks weather chief after forecast forces fireworks cancellation ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Aug 22, 2022

   The Guardian's feed description

   Minister fires head of National Meteorological Service after storms it predicted would hit Budapest missed the capital

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