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National Weather Service starts renaming Lake Ontario in forecasts, maps
President Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America, sparking debate over nationalist motives and cross-border implications.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," directing federal agencies to update maps and materials within 30 days.
- Trump's directive mirrors his 2025 executive order renaming the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America," which prompted similar alterations to federal maps and weather advisories across multiple agencies.
- The National Weather Service began updating naming conventions in maps, websites, and forecasts; as recently as yesterday, Buffalo's office still used "Lake Ontario" in predawn weather discussion.
- Technology companies responded inconsistently: Google Maps and Apple adopted "Lake America" within days, while MapQuest announced it would not change the name, citing user preference.
- Lake Ontario's name originated from an Iroquois word meaning "lake of shining waters" and dates back centuries, yet the executive order cannot change how other countries recognize the body of water.
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NWS working to update 'Lake America' naming conventions
They say the updates should not disrupt any operations.
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National Weather Service Officially Using "Lake of America"; Meteorologists Hope to Avoid Threats & Harassment
The National Weather Service will be using the name "Lake of America" in forecasts and warnings from now on, replacing its former name which was "Lake Ontario." The Great Lake, located to the west of New York State, is often home to lake effect snows in the winter along with all the advisories that
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