National Weather Service, forecasting

What the National Weather Service cuts may mean for forecasting on the verge of severe-storm season
Say those who have been there, all available evidence suggests that whoever was behind the wave of cuts at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service has never worked in a forecast office during a severe-thunderstorm or tornado outbreak.
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
Cuts to National Weather Service Leave Forecasters Reeling
Lives are being put in danger,” one meteorologist warned, as some experts feared the cuts will harm public safety.
National Weather Service loses 10% of Alaska staff, hampering forecasting around the world
Between resignations, firings and paperwork errors, at least 23 of the roughly 200 people in the Weather Service’s Alaska offices are no longer with the agency, a union source said.
National Weather Service grounds balloons in N.Y. and Maine due to short staffing
The National Weather Service is temporarily grounding weather balloons in New York and Maine due to staffing shortages. These balloons collect critical atmospheric data to help meteorologists forecast weather,
NWS Gray forecast office in Maine halts some weather balloon launches
In a statement, the director of the NWS surface and upper air division said the suspension is effective immediately and will be in place until further notice.
Weather Service halts weather balloon work in Maine
Within hours of the news, forecasters at news outlets throughout the country decried the decision, saying that it would undermine forecasting for affected communities.
Essential weather balloon launches intermittently suspend at National Weather Service in Gray
Weather balloon launches are essential to weather forecasting. They are launched all over the country, mainly by employees at local National Weather Services (NWS) offices, several times a day. As these balloons float away into the sky,
Maine's weather forecasting faces challenges with limited balloon data
Essential weather balloon launches have been intermittently suspended at National Weather Service in Gray because of apparent staffing issues.
National Weather Service needs volunteers, including kids, to measure rain and snow
The National Weather Service is seeking volunteers to observe rain — and during the winter, snow — across southeast Michigan.
National Weather Service using new heat watch, warning terms. Here's what Florida should know
On March 4, the National Weather Service officially changed its messaging when it comes to heat watches and warnings. What ...
Warmer temperatures on the way next week, National Weather Service says
The Northeast Ohio region will be seeing warmer temperatures starting next week. Pictured is an aerial view of Cleveland's ...
Stormy weather is back in the Bay Area. Here is what to expect.
Temperatures are expected to be cold as the storms move through. Daytime highs are not expected to exceed the high 50s until ...
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National Weather Service trains storm spotters
Kansans are vital in ensuring accurate National Weather Service warnings during severe weather. Whether it's tornadoes, high ...
Amarillo National Weather Service offering free storm spotter classes
The National Weather Service of Amarillo is offering free SkyWarn Spotter classes to educate people and give them an ...
Is Alabama losing meteorologists as DOGE cuts National Weather Service jobs?
The Trump administration has not disclosed what positions are being lost at NOAA, AP reported. Former leaders of the agency ...
Winter weather advisory for East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades until Thursday night – up to 8 inches of snow
At 5:16 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid from 5 p.m. until Thursday 11 p.m. for East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades.