Massive NOAA cuts could put weather forecasts in peril, lives in danger

Massive NOAA cuts could put weather forecasts in peril, lives in danger

Retired federal scientists warn Trump administration's proposed NOAA budget cuts could be costly and harm forecast accuracy.

Cherfilus McCormick and Wasserman Schultz Urge Reversal of NOAA Cuts Ahead of Hurricane Season

Representatives Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) are spearheading a recent letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with several other Florida Democrats, urging Lutnick to reverse recent cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) as hurricane season begins. According to the letter, NOAA has laid off 20% of its staff, including 9% of NWS employe…