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What the National Weather Service cuts may mean for forecasting on the verge of severe-storm season
Say those who have been there, all available evidence suggests that whoever was behind the wave of cuts at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service has never worked in a forecast office during a severe-thunderstorm or tornado outbreak.
The scientific impact of Trump’s cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service
Hundreds of staff have been laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That includes employees of the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for forecasts and severe weather alerts across the country,
Cuts to National Weather Service Leave Forecasters Reeling
Lives are being put in danger,” one meteorologist warned, as some experts feared the cuts will harm public safety.
National Weather Service loses 10% of Alaska staff, hampering forecasting around the world
Between resignations, firings and paperwork errors, at least 23 of the roughly 200 people in the Weather Service’s Alaska offices are no longer with the agency, a union source said.
Forecast for National Weather Service in Maine still cloudy
The National Weather Service isn't providing details about how staffing shortages will affect its Maine operations, but staff meteorologists said the interruption of weather balloon launches at one of its two local stations will undermine the accuracy of the agency's weather models and forecasts.
Is Alabama losing meteorologists as DOGE cuts National Weather Service jobs?
The Trump administration has not disclosed what positions are being lost at NOAA, AP reported. Former leaders of the agency have said the firings will have wide-ranging negative impacts on flight safety, shipping safety and warning networks for tornados and hurricanes.
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
The cuts are fueling concerns that NOAA's ability to deliver lifesaving services, such as weather forecasting, storm warnings, climate monitoring and fishery oversight, will be hampered. The concerns are especially acute as hurricane and disaster season looms.
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
Like hundreds of his colleagues at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, he received a mass email from the head of the agency at around 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 27 confirming his termination,
Federal job cuts raise concerns for NOAA meteorologists
Kenny Choi reports on job security worries at NOAA's Monterey office amid widespread federal job cuts. I guess this was inevitable. Donald Trump continues to insist any economic issues are not his fault.
A look inside the National Weather Service Office in Johnston ahead of Friday’s storms
The first severe weather event of the season in Iowa will take place on Friday afternoon. WHO 13’s Jason Parkin was at the ...
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National Weather Service already had staff shortages. Then came the latest firings
current and former staffers said an exodus of new hires and veterans will hinder the agency’s ability to monitor and predict ...
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Behind the scenes | How the National Weather Service prepares for severe weather
Discover how the National Weather Service ensures swift warnings and public safety on severe weather days with expert ...
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National Weather Service office for New Orleans escapes cuts for now. Future layoffs unclear.
Jay Grymes notes there are likely inefficiencies within NOAA that could be addressed, but cautions that weakening core ...
Was the National Weather Service in Hanford hit by DOGE layoffs? Here’s what we know
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the National Weather Service offices in Monterey, Oxnard and San Diego were hit by ...
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Paducah NWS office temporarily suspends student volunteer program due to limited staff
PADUCAH — The Paducah National Weather Service office is temporarily suspending its student volunteer program for 2025 due to limited staff, it announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday.