Retired federal scientists warn Trump administration's proposed NOAA budget cuts could be costly and harm forecast accuracy.

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Why? “Because of the cuts, the gutting, the sledgehammer attack on science in general,” he says. More specifically, Morales ...

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The agency responsible for forecasts, warnings and water and climate data is authorized by Congress to employ 4,800 but for the last several years has operated with a workforce of about 400 fewer.

FILE - The National Weather Service monitoring station is seen in Brownville, Texas, May 23, 2014. NOAA and the NWS could be cut by nearly 30% if the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 is approved.

Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.

T he National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as the National Weather Service (NWS), could be cut by nearly 30% if the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 is approved.

He added that the NWS budget is less than $1.5 billion, but the return on the investment is about $190 billion. ... Scientists worry of impact of cuts to National Weather Service.

The warning issued by the National Weather Service a full 16 minutes ahead of the tornado’s arrival no doubt saved lives as 190 mph winds ripped through the community of Washington and upended ...