Gerard worked within the National Weather Service for decades, with one of his positions being in Norman with the Severe Weather Lab.

“These budget cuts that are being discussed with [NSSL] will literally cost lives when it comes to severe weather coverage,” Lodes said. In their statement, the AMS and NWA urged the public to ...

The closing of the National Severe Storms Lab along with other weather research centers across the nation won’t happen, according to Norman Rep. Tom Cole.

New proposed budget calls for NOAA cuts, including National Weather Service The proposed NOAA budget zeros out climate and tornado‑storm lab funding. Saturday, July 5th 2025, 1:08 pm ...