Nearly 600 employees left the National Weather Service or were fired in recent months. Meteorologists say 125 expected new ...

Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at ...

NWS’s staffing was a large concern for committee members from both parties in the House and Senate.

NOAA announced last month it was seeking 155 ... severe weather in the Midwest and South prompted speculation the staffing issues might have negatively affected tornado warning lead times.

asked about the implications of the reduced staffing levels on forecasts ... provided a statement on the weather agency’s efforts to address hiring issues. Erica Grow Cei said that NOAA is addressing ...

CAL FIRE is training for wildfires — but will there be enough fire weather forecasters to track them when it counts?