Severe Storms Expose Staffing Shortages at NWS Due To Trump and Elon Musk Cuts

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 8, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a troubling shortage of staff at National Weather Service offices, especially in storm-hit areas like Arkansas and Kentucky. He notes that over 35% of positions are vacant in some locations, and with more cuts expected from NOAA, the agency may struggle to provide timely, accurate storm warnings during extreme weather events.

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