AccuWeather to Join NWS Using Lake America in Forecasts
"We are adhering to the standards set by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names," an AccuWeather meteorologist told Newsweek.
AccuWeather plans to adopt the federal government's new name for Lake Ontario, officially known as "Lake America," in its weather forecasts. The National Weather Service (NWS) has also confirmed it will begin implementing the change across its forecasts and other services. AccuWeather meteorologist Nick Arman confirmed the company's decision to Newsweek, stating that they will follow the U.S. Board on Geographic Names' standards and refer to the lake as Lake America.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recently updated its standards regarding the lake's name. The National Weather Service is working swiftly to update naming conventions in online maps, weather products, websites, and other materials. The name change was ordered by President Donald Trump in late August, following a trade dispute with Canada.
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