Federal layoffs hit weather forecasters, sparking concern in Florida
Hundreds of meteorologists and other employees with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have been laid off, ...
NOAA cuts impact meteorologists in Florida who track hurricanes
This hurricane season, there could be fewer meteorologists collecting data and designing models due to staffing cuts at the ...
DOGE-led cuts at NOAA include layoffs of Miami-based hurricane and climate researchers
Mark Eakin, a recently retired NOAA veteran who ran its Coral Reef Watch program for many years, told the Miami Herald he was ...
Scant details on estimated 650 NOAA employees fired but forecasting progress likely 'compromised'
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he supports DOGE, but also praised the National Hurricane Center and said it will probably be ...
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.
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Fears over hurricane forecasting as federal scientists are laid off at NOAA's Virginia Key lab
Thursday's mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — including nearly two dozen in Virginia Key ...
Report: NOAA cuts impact meteorologists in Florida who track hurricanes
This hurricane season, there could be fewer meteorologists collecting data and designing models due to staffing cuts at the ...
880 lose jobs at agency over National Weather Service, hurricane center. What is NOAA?
Accurate weather data is vital to Floridians who live in a state threatened by hurricanes. NOAA's role and the firings from DOGE.
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Ron DeSantis says DOGE ‘started broad’ when pressed about NOAA cuts ahead of hurricane season
“Hundreds of federal employees at the NOAA were fired yesterday as part of the DOGE cuts to the federal workforce. 1/3rd of ...
2025 hurricane season will start with Andrea. See list of names and how you can prepare now
Early predictions for the 2025 season will be released over the next couple of months but here's a look back on the 2024 ...
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South Florida hurricane experts warn NOAA cuts could weaken forecasting
The abrupt termination of several National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees, including experienced hurricane modelers, has sparked concerns among experts about the agency’s ability to ...