Overview

• Veterans on Patrol, a conspiracy-driven militia, claims NEXRAD radars are military-controlled 'weather weapons' harming Americans.
• NOAA has issued warnings to National Weather Service staff, urging increased vigilance and coordination with law enforcement at radar sites.
• The group is advocating for penetration drills to identify vulnerabilities and potentially disable radar systems, with simulations planned through June and possibly August.
• Veterans on Patrol has a history of leveraging disaster relief efforts to spread anti-government narratives and recruit members, as seen after Hurricane Helene in 2024.
• While NOAA reports no specific or credible threats at this time, security protocols have been heightened to safeguard critical forecasting infrastructure.