NOAA, Weather

Weather officials warn additional NOAA job cuts could put "communities in harm's way"
One of the agency's partners, the American Meteorological Society, warned separately that "the consequences to the American people will be large and wide-ranging, including increased vulnerability to hazardous weather.
Weather forecasting agency NOAA to cut another 1,000 workers, reports say
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is preparing to lose another 1,000 workers due to layoffs, according to multiple reports.
Trump team pushes NOAA weather agency to cut another 1,000 jobs: ‘Our weather forecasts won’t be the greatest'
This is not government efficiency,” said former NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad. “It is the first steps toward eradication. There is no way to make these kinds of cuts without removing or strongly compromising mission capabilities.
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,
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.
What is a Level 5 severe weather risk? When was the last time Alabama faced one?
According to the National Weather Service, this is only the third time Alabama has been put into a Level 5 risk two days out ...
Hurricane forecasts are at stake after NOAA Hurricane Hunter layoffs
Firings at the Office of Aircraft Operations threaten to reduce the quality of data critical for hurricane monitoring, ...
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NOAA cancels monthly climate and weather update calls
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is discontinuing its regular update calls due to staffing ...
What 'High Risk' Severe Weather Outlooks Mean And How Rare They Are
These are the most dire outlooks for severe weather NOAA's Storm Prediction Center issues. Here's what they mean and what you ...
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Forecast for weaker weather service: Americans will die, businesses will lose billions
The critical infrastructure provided by NOAA and NWS cannot and will never be duplicated by the private sector.
NOAA researcher fears more agency layoffs will hurt hurricane forecasts that affect Texas
A recently laid-off NOAA researcher worries that hurricane season forecasts affecting Texas will be less accurate amid ...
NOAA weather center in College Park was on DOGE’s chopping block, but outcry might have paused it
The future of a NOAA weather center in College Park is unclear after efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to ...
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Hurricane Hunters are among NOAA employees impacted by DOGE layoffs. Here’s what’s at stake
Cuts to NOAA have decreased the number of hurricane hunter flight directors which could impact this season's hurricane ...