National Weather Service already had staff shortages. Then came the latest firings.
Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.
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.
Jim Cantore, Al Roker decry mass layoffs at NOAA, National Weather Service. 'This is deeply troubling'
The NOAA and weather service are the latest government agencies hit with mass layoffs. Jim Cantore, Al Rocker decry loss and talk about the impact it will have
Trump fires hundreds at NOAA, National Weather Service
The terminations come days before a potential severe weather outbreak in the southeastern U.S. — and just months ahead of the next Atlantic hurricane season.
Mass firings across National Weather Service, NOAA ignite fury among scientists worldwide
Scientists worry there will be immediate harm from the Trump administration's latest federal workforce cuts, which hit NOAA and the National Weather Service.
Trump Administration Fires Hundreds of Weather Forecasters and Other NOAA Employees
About 10% of the NOAA workforce was laid off, according to some reports, in a move that could kneecap the agency's ability to forecast local and national weather events.
Fury erupts over Trump’s firings of National Weather Service, NOAA staff
NOAA — which includes the National Hurricane Center and the Tsunami Warning Center — is the latest in a string of federal agencies targeted for cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Eastern North Carolina under a fire warning until Saturday evening, says the NWS
On Saturday at 3:57 a.m. a red flag warning was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA in effect until 7 p.m. The warning is for ...
NWS issues high-wind advisory, wintery forecast for Columbus ahead of weekend
Franklin County and dozens of other Ohio counties are under a wind advisory until 7 p.m. Friday as the National Weather ...
Western Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley under a wind advisory from Sunday to Tuesday, according to the NWS
A wind advisory was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Saturday at 2:51 a.m. valid from Sunday 3 a.m. until Tuesday 3 ...
UPDATE: Fire warning issued for Cherokee and Clay counties until Saturday evening, says the NWS
An updated red flag warning was issued by the NWS Morristown TN on Saturday at 3:39 a.m. valid between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for ...
Beloved NWS Louisville lead meteorologist John Gordon announces retirement
Gordon said he accepted a buyout offered to federal workers by the Trump administration and will retire from the industry ...
Central Coast under a wind advisory Sunday and Monday, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory at 2:51 a.m. on Saturday valid from Sunday noon until Monday 3 a.m. The ...
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Crashing temperatures to create slick roads tonight, NWS says
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said Friday that temps are expected to crash from near 50 to the 20s tonight.
Fire warning issued for Eastern North Carolina until Saturday night, says the NWS
On Saturday at 3:01 a.m. the NWS Wilmington NC issued a red flag warning valid between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. The warning is for ...
California under a dense fog advisory until Tuesday morning, according to the NWS
A dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS Sacramento CA on Tuesday at 4:55 a.m. in effect until 10 a.m. The advisory is for ...