National Weather Service fires employees

National Weather Service staff cut 30-40% in Oregon, jeopardizing forecast, warnings
The agency has seen a series of reductions, hiring freezes and buyouts as part of the Trump administration’s effort to shrink federal government.
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 faces shortages amid DOGE cuts, experts warn of impacts
With the Trump administration attempting to make significant spending cuts, many retirees might be wondering what the 47th president's plans are for Social Security, which distributes benefits to tens of millions of Americans each month.
National Weather Service staff cuts may put lives at risk, meteorologists say
The firings of hundreds of National Weather Service employees will affect local forecasters’ ability to warn the public about dangerous weather, local meteorologists warn.
National Weather Service layoffs raise concerns over forecasting and emergency response
Meteorologists across the U.S. were fired from the NWS, raising concerns over forecasting accuracy and emergency planning.
As NC faces upcoming storm system, National Weather Service fires employees
The NWS has personnel and weather radar in Wake, New Hanover and Carteret counties. The National Climatic Data Center, another division of NOAA, is located in Asheville.
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Why Portland's National Weather Service radar went out morning of winter ice storm
The National Weather Service NEXRAD radar in Portland that tracks rain, snow and sleet across northwest Oregon went out for about five hours Thursday morning but was back on by about 10:40 a ...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Portland area
The National Weather Service in Portland issued a severe thunderstorm warning for some of the Portland area Monday afternoon.
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NOAA, federal weather and research agency, is firing workers in Oregon and Washington
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest U.S. government agency to face layoffs as the Trump ...
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Powerful storm produces 180 lightning strikes in Western Oregon
Western Oregon was hit with 180 cloud-to-ground lighting strikes and saw 560 cloud-to cloud lightning flashes Monday, ...
Portland sees clouds, stray showers Monday; high 53
Have you been yearning for a “normal” weather week with clouds, occasional sun breaks, average temperatures, and a bit of rain? This is your week. Portland will spend the bulk of the work week with ...
Power outages drop in Western Oregon, SW Wash. after thunderstorm
Strong wind and thunderstorms knocked out power for tens of thousands of people across Western Oregon and Southwest ...
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Tornado warning cancelled for Clackamas, Marion counties
The National Weather Service issued the tornado warning for Northwestern Clackamas County in northwestern Oregon after a ...
Prepare for light rain in Portland on Sunday
The sweet blue-sky-and-sunshine break from the rain that graced Portland for much of last week is now a thing of the past.