NOAA, Trump administration and National Weather Service

Trump fired hundreds at NOAA, Weather Service. Here’s what that means for forecasts.
Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.
Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.
Trump Administration Fires Hundreds of Weather Forecasters and Other NOAA Employees
About 10% of the NOAA workforce was laid off, according to some reports, in a move that could kneecap the agency's ability to forecast local and national weather events.
Trump fires hundreds at NOAA, National Weather Service
The terminations come days before a potential severe weather outbreak in the southeastern U.S. — and just months ahead of the next Atlantic hurricane season.
Trump’s firings at US weather agency puts lives at risk, scientists say
In addition to everyday forecasting, NOAA — which houses the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center and two tsunami warning centers
National Weather Service already had staff shortages. Then came the latest firings
current and former staffers said an exodus of new hires and veterans will hinder the agency’s ability to monitor and predict weather hazards.
Chaotic Trump layoff of NOAA employees in Oregon could hurt economy, worsen fire season
The mass firing of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could have major consequences for Oregon.
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Colorado experts warn of the fallout from NOAA firings
Colorado meteorologists in the private sector are skeptical of Republicans' ambitions to privatize parts of NOAA.
Houston's National Weather Service loses leader Jeff Evans as NOAA faces staffing cuts after Trump administration move
The impact of the Trump administration's NOAA staffing cuts is starting to be seen nationwide. Houston meteorologist Jeff ...
Trump administration's NOAA cuts hit Washington state, impacting vital local services
T he mass layoffs across numerous federal agencies are now affecting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ...
Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency lays off Oregon employee working to make NOAA more efficient
Job losses at NOAA cover a spectrum of fisheries duties and could impact health, safety and economies on the Oregon coast.
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Trump’s NOAA cuts jeopardize Columbia River navigation safety, billions in trade
Large Trump administration cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have hit a crucial part of the agency that runs a fleet of more than 100 coastal weather buoys. The buoys enable ...
Donald Trump's NOAA Purge Sparks Alarm Before Hurricane Season
The job cuts affected multiple divisions, including the National Weather Service, National Marine Fisheries Service and the ...
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Colorado Dems press for answers on Trump’s ‘dismantling’ of NOAA
Colorado Democrats are seeking answers from President Donald Trump’s administration about its “dismantling” of the National ...
DOGE cuts to NOAA weather forecasting teams puts America at risk, meteorologist group warns
The American Meteorological Society said the federal cuts are "likely to cause irreparable harm." Alan Holt explains how NOAA ...