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WGN-TV Chicago on MSN13d
Scientists worry of impact of cuts to National Weather Service
“We immediately started moving people to our storm shelters.” The warning issued by the National Weather Service a full 16 ...
The Associated Press3d
AP details hollowed-out National Weather Service offices that experts say risk lives
AP science writer Seth Borenstein obtained a list of vacancy numbers at National Weather Service offices across the United ...
National Weather Service confirms tornado in Southwest Ohio last night. Here's where
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least one tornado hit Southwest Ohio during early morning storms on Thursday.
New York Post6d
National Weather Service will no longer translate emergency warnings for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service has stopped providing language translations for its products — and experts warn that the change could put non-English speakers’ lives at risk when extreme weather ...
FOX 11 Los Angeles10d
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices critically understaffed, report warns
A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortages, ...
Chicago Tribune10d
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it’s a risk
WASHINGTON — After Trump administration job cuts, nearly half of National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates — twice that of just a decade ago — as severe weather chugs ...
Ask the Meteorologist: Will the reduction of weather balloon launches affect the forecast?
Some National Weather Service offices are reducing and even suspending balloon launches due to staffing issues.
National Weather Service issues a Red Flag fire danger warning Saturday for Volusia County
Especially dry soil, low humidity and strong winds have added up to a fire danger alert for Volusia County from 1 to 7 p.m.