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National Weather Service Suspends Critical Service Again Amid DOGE Cuts

According to a statement from the NWS on Thursday, "Effective immediately, and until further notice, the National Weather Service (NWS) is temporarily suspending weather balloon observations at Omaha, NE and Rapid City, SD, due to a lack of Weather Forecast Office (WFO) staffing. Offices will perform special observations as needed."

Hartford Courant · 1h

Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches

With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which

Axios on MSN · 1d

NOAA layoffs lead to more cuts to key weather balloon launches

The National Weather Service is reducing weather balloon launches at six more locations in the U.S. and temporarily suspending them at two more places due to staffing shortages, the agency announced Thursday afternoon.

Axios on MSN2d

Possible NOAA layoffs threaten broader weather forecasting community

Fears have grown among National Weather Service advocates that the Trump administration is seeking to privatize or ...

2don MSN

Alabama’s most famous weatherman is pleading to save the National Weather Service—even as Trump and Musk come for it

Meteorologist James Spann appeals to his 1.3 million Facebook followers to support the agency that produces the data he ...

The Oklahoman9d

Amid NOAA layoffs reports, employees at OK's National Weather Center haven't seen notices

“However, the final determination will be made by the Department of Commerce.” NOAA — which oversees the National Weather Service — monitors oceanic and atmospheric conditions and conducts ...

NOAA's new astronomical spring weather outlook paints a familiar tune

Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued their 2025 U.S. Spring Outlook, which calls for ...

5don MSN

Britt credits NOAA for surviving April 27th, calls for ‘robust funding’ after DOGE weather service cuts

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 20: Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., speaks during the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing titled "A ...

Inside Climate News5d

Severe Weather Warnings Persist After a Deadly Weekend of Tornadoes, Dust Storms and Fires

The storms came amid the Trump administration’s big layoffs at the National Weather Service and its parent agency.

5don MSN

National Weather Service in Gray issues flood watch for parts of Maine

MAINE, USA — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray issued flood warnings for parts of Maine Monday. A slow-moving front ...

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