How mass federal layoffs could impact local weather forecasting

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How mass federal layoffs could impact local weather forecasting

In the midst of a deep freeze, local weather forecasts are more important than ever. A cold weather advisory was issued for a 3rd straight day Wednesday, with some areas experiencing wind chills as low as -20 degrees. Many rely on the NBC 5 Storm Team to receive important advisories and warnings, whether it’s for extreme cold temperatures, tornadoes, hail or beach hazards. “Anytime your phone goes off, you hear that alert, you hear the warning, …