According to a Friday report from CNN, 30 of the nation's 122 weather forecast offices now lack a meteorologist-in-charge - the top position at NWS offices that traditionally has a prominent role ...

The tornado path was 17 miles, NWS officials report, and was rated an EF1 with wind of 104 mph. A second tornado, another EF-1, was confirmed in Avon Lake, according to the National Weather Service.

NWS hiring surge won’t cover all offices | Here’s what’s next The NWS got emergency clearance to hire 125 meteorologists amid a critical staffing shortage during the active hurricane season.