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The National Weather Service says it plans to hire more than 100 additional staff members. The move follows complaints and concerns after the Trump administration eliminated more than 500 positions.
After losing nearly 600 employees to layoffs and retirements as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal work force, the National Weather Service is planning to hire ...
The National Weather Service is dealing with staff shortages and DOGE cuts as hurricane season nears. NPR's Scott Simon asks former NWS meteorologist Brian LaMarre about the impact of the cuts.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is seeking to hire 126 people, including at least some meteorologists, after massive layoffs at the agency left several offices understaffed. Tom Fahy ...
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives on Friday would make it harder to fire most employees of the National Weather Service and give the agency’s director the authority to hire new ...
KEARNEY - The storm that damaged almost every part of Kearney morphed right over the town, National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Eddy said Friday after surveying the damage. The first ...
US News National Weather Service issues Alaska’s first ever heat advisory By Associated Press Published June 14, 2025, 11:53 a.m. ET ...
Is the National Weather Service understaffed in Wisconsin? Compared to most other states, staffing at Wisconsin’s NWS offices is “in great shape,” according to Fahy.
Wireless Emergency Alerts are sent by the National Weather Service and distributed by your mobile provider. WEA service is free and there's no signup required but you won't get an alert if the ...
Kansas City leaders fear National Weather Service cuts will impact safety during severe weather events. Here’s why meteorologist shortages could be critical.