2026-07-03 17:43 UTC
Here’s Why Weather Forecasts Have Seemed So Inaccurate Lately
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was among several agencies gutted by the Trump Admin’s Department of Government Efficiency in 2025. In February, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management abruptly fired 880 NOAA employees.
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https://gizmodo.com/heres-why-weather-forecasts-have-seemed-so-inaccurate-lately-2000779436
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@DeniseG@stranger.social 2026-07-03 17:43
Two months later, NOAA approved over 1,000 deferred resignations or buyouts. These sweeping staff cuts forced the National Weather Service (NWS), the forecasting arm of NOAA, to halt or reduce weather balloon launches at 11 locations.