Government Shutdown May Shrink National Weather Service

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that while the National Weather Service is currently unaffected by the government shutdown because it is deemed essential, some of its functions are already limited. Reports from the Washington Post and CNN highlight staffing shortages and unclear long-term plans at NOAA. McIntyre notes that employees warn of significant risks if the shutdown continues during periods of heightened storm activity.