NOAA, Weather

Trump fired hundreds at NOAA, Weather Service. Here’s what that means for forecasts.
Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.
The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency, four people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
Like hundreds of his colleagues at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, he received a mass email from the head of the agency at around 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 27 confirming his termination,
How job cuts at NOAA could impact weather forecasting
More than 580 NOAA and National Weather Service staffers have already been dismissed as part of government agency cuts, with more possible.
Federal job cuts raise concerns for NOAA meteorologists
Kenny Choi reports on job security worries at NOAA's Monterey office amid widespread federal job cuts. I guess this was inevitable. Donald Trump continues to insist any economic issues are not his fault.
East Idaho News on MSN6d
Is DOGE terminating three Idaho Falls government office leases? It’s unclear
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) posted a list on its website stating it will be terminating the leases ...
A former NOAA official says another round of ‘malicious’ layoffs will affect more than 1,000 additional employee
A former NOAA official says another round of ‘malicious’ layoffs will affect more than 1,000 additional employee ...
Boise State Public Radio7d
Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future
One of the potential lease terminations includes a key weather forecasting center in College Park, Md. NOAA has ...
Laid off then rehired: NOAA flight engineer highlights confusion, concern over layoffs
Joshua Ripp returned to work Wednesday, two weeks after he got an email saying his skills were "no longer required." ...
Northern Lights Forecast: 15 States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight
The best time to try and see the northern lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to NOAA. If you’re hoping to see ...
Boise State Public Radio9d
NOAA firings raise concerns over agency's ability to forecast hurricanes and more
NOAA began firing employees last week as part of government-wide layoffs ordered by the Trump administration. The terminations could impact weather forecasting, which millions rely on.
Idaho Mountain Express7d
Idaho firing details still scarce as federal worker purge grows
Details about the recent mass firings of federal workers stewarding public lands across Idaho remained hidden as of press ...
Aurora Alert: These 9 U.S. States Could See Northern Lights Tonight After Utah Display
The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. tonight after space weather ...