You can see an in-depth story about how weather balloons are a crucial tool for meteorologists around the world by clicking https://www.8newsnow.com/news/prepping-for-the-monsoon-weather-balloons/

THIS story (video above) shows the launch of a balloon LIVE during the 4am hour of 8NewsNow’s “Good Day” show Monday morning, July 8, 2019.

Nathan Tannenbaum was at the Las Vegas office of the National Weather Service with meteorologist Andy Gorelow.

Please check out all of the 8NewNow Weather Team’s stories on #PreppingForTheMonsoon by clicking https://www.8newsnow.com/monsoon