NASA sends into orbit sophisticated weather satellite, meant to track hurricanes and tornadoes

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A sophisticated new weather satellite rocketed into orbit Saturday, giving forecasters another powerful tool for tracking hurricanes and tornadoes.

Sophisticated new weather satellite rockets away, meant to track hurricanes and tornadoes

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A sophisticated new weather satellite is on its way to orbit.