National Weather Service balloons are filled with helium, and expand as they ascend to almost 100,000 feet – growing from six feet in diameter to about 20. Once in the air, the balloons can ...

Since March 20, the NWS Omaha/Valley office has ceased ... Flood said the message was heard loud and clear. "The balloons are back up in the air," Flood said. "There's at least one going up ...

THE LEGISLATION DEALING WITH BALLOONS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WIND. THE HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE VOTED IN FAVOR OF HB 387, WHICH WOULD MAKE THE RELEASE OF 20 OR MORE LIGHTER THAN AIR ...

The New Hampshire House voted Thursday to make releasing 20 or more balloons into the air a violation offense. First time offenders would face a charge of $250, which would increase to $500 for ...