Budget and staff cuts could impact weather forecasting accuracy
- The National Weather Service, part of NOAA, is facing significant staff and budget cuts amid the approaching severe storm and hurricane seasons in 2025.
- These reductions result from President Donald Trump's government-wide spending cuts, including firing probationary employees and offering voluntary buyouts to staff.
- Former NWS directors and experts warn that diminishing staff threatens forecasting accuracy and public safety since forecasting depends on integrated NOAA programs and timely communication to stakeholders.
- Brad Colman explained that funding the Weather Service amounts to roughly the price of a daily coffee spread across each person annually, providing continuous around-the-clock service.
- The cuts could severely impair NOAA’s capacity to provide accurate warnings during critical weather events, raising concerns about increased risks to life and property.
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Budget and staff cuts could impact weather forecasting accuracy
Meteorologists fear cuts to staff and budget could impact safety.
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