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National Weather Service working to implement 'Lake America' name

Headline from Rochester First

Newest development Sep 15, 2026 · 2 reportsNational Weather Service working to implement 'Lake America' name

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The National Weather Service announced it is working to implement President Trump's executive order to change the name of "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America." NWS released a statement that it is working to update the naming as quickly as possible on online maps, weather product…

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  1. National Weather Service set to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

    Headline from NWA Home Page ·

  2. Newest

    National Weather Service working to implement 'Lake America' name

    Headline from Rochester First ·

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  1. Just the News

    National Weather Service begins changing 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on maps, weather forecasts (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The change is expected to impact the NWS' open waters forecasts, forecasts for the Niagara River and the surrounding region in New York.

  2. NOTUS

    National Weather Service Orders Staff to Use ‘Lake America’ in Future Forecasts (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    The agency has already changed the names of several geographical features to reflect President Donald Trump’s decisions.

  3. NWA Home Page

    National Weather Service set to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America (opens NWA Home Page)

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    NWA Home Page's feed description

    The National Weather Service announced on September 14 that Lake Ontario will be renamed Lake America following Executive Order 14422.

  4. WHEC Rochester

    NWS working to change ‘Lake Ontario’ to ‘Lake America’ on its resources (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The National Weather Service says it's working to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on its resources.

  5. Rochester First

    National Weather Service working to implement 'Lake America' name (opens Rochester First)

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    Rochester First's feed description

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The National Weather Service announced it is working to implement President Trump's executive order to change the name of "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America." NWS released a statement that it is working to update the naming as quickly as possible on online maps, weather product…

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