Major Storm Sweeping Across U.S. Marks First Test For Weakened NOAA—Here’s What To Know
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center warned Monday of a major storm system in the central U.S. that could bring “high winds, blizzard conditions, severe weather, and a concern for some flash flooding”—marking the first big test for federal forecasters after the Trump administration cut staffing.
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Mass job cuts hit NOAA, agency that oversees hurricane center and weather service
Among the agencies that employ its more than 6,700 engineers and scientists, are the National Weather Service, Storm Prediction Center and National Marine Fisheries Service. NOAA executives have ...
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OU meteorology students express concern for future after National Weather Center layoffs
On Feb. 26, 2023, an EF2 tornado touched down in East Norman, causing widespread damage, road closure and resulting in at least 12 weather-related injuries.

National Weather Service, extreme fire and Red Flag Warning

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National Weather Service already had staff shortages. Then came the latest firings
National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning for Houston Tuesday. What does it mean?
South Texas has a red flag warning for extreme fire weather. What do all those terms mean?
The troubling mix of drought, dormant grass and brush, low humidity, and howling 45-mph wind gusts have created a dangerous and potentially historic wildfire risk on Tuesday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has raised its fire danger outlook to “extreme,
Trump's federal employee layoffs hit National Weather Service workers
It's not clear how many people working at the National Weather Center lost their jobs, but news of the mass firings broke late Thursday afternoon.
Level 1 risk for severe weather Saturday for south Alabama
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center is maintaining a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather for south Alabama on Saturday. A Level 1 risk means isolated severe storms will be possible. Those storms could produce damaging winds, hail and possibly a tornado.
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National Weather Service cuts could hamper ability to warn of dangerous storms, local forecasters say
The Albany office of the National Weather Service, which includes Berkshire County in its 19-county region, is down 3 out of 15 staff meteorologists.
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Will NOAA layoffs affect National Hurricane Center forecasts in Florida? What you should know
NOAA lost more than 880 probationary employees in the latest wave of federal firings, with possibly more to come.
Cold front could bring severe weather to Tampa Bay on Wednesday
A thin line of severe weather is likely to stir up gusty winds and a small chance for tornadoes in Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center said portions of Florida’s west coast,
National Weather Service says heavy rainfall, potential thunderstorms, expected Monday
The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms Monday, Feb. 24, as an area of low pressure moves across South Florida into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Severe storms to produce large hail, possible tornadoes in Texas this week, NWS says
In 2024, the U.S. recorded at least 1,855 tornadoes, surpassing the previous record of 1,814 set in 2004, according to preliminary data from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.