AccuWeather to Join NWS Using Lake America in Forecasts
Summary
AccuWeather announced it will use the new name "Lake America" instead of "Lake Ontario" in its forecasts. This change follows the U.S. government's decision, led by President Donald Trump, to rename the lake amid trade tensions with Canada.Key Facts
- The National Weather Service (NWS) has started using the name "Lake America" in its forecasts and services.
- AccuWeather will follow the same naming standard set by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order in late August to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.
- The U.S. Board on Geographic Names updated its standards to reflect the new name.
- The name change is part of a political action during a trade dispute with Canada.
- The NWS is actively updating online maps, weather products, and websites to show the new lake name.
- The change was ordered to be completed within 30 days after the executive order.
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