A meteorologist based in Washington, D.C., was accused of helping the government cover up manipulating a hurricane. In Houston, a forecaster was repeatedly told to “do research” into the weather’s supposed nefarious origins. And a meteorologist for

Experts warn that these conspiracies are putting lives at risk and overwhelming those simply trying to do their jobs. | Photo: National Hurricane Center Experts warn that these conspiracies are putting lives at risk and overwhelming those simply try