With hurricane season in full swing, Walmart's emergency response team is working overtime. The company's response to storms like Hurricane Milton is coordinated by meteorologist Tom Bedard. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Advertisement"Gray-sky days" start around 3:45 a.m. for Walmart's in-house meteorologist, Tom Bedard. Walmart's in-house meteorologist Tom Bedard at work.

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