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National Weather Service Launches New Hiring Spree After DOGE Cuts
The drive come after a slate of terminations mandated by the Department of Government Efficiency earlier this year.
Stabilizing 'operations,' the National Weather Service hires again after Trump cuts
The National Weather Service says it plans to hire more than 100 additional staff members. The move follows complaints and concerns after the Trump administration eliminated more than 500 positions.
In wake of deep cuts, NOAA says it will hire for ‘mission-critical’ weather service positions
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it will hire for “mission-critical field positions” amid expert ...
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Predicting hurricanes: how changes in the ocean influence weather
Automated instruments on-board four Royal Caribbean ships measure anything from wind, humidity to sea surface temperature and ...
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‘This is triage:’ Houston’s National Weather Service office has nine vacancies as nationwide hires resume
The weather service has lost 600 employees nationwide this year due to firings, early retirement offers and federal deferred ...
Ahead of wildfire season, Sen. Cantwell says staff shortage at National Weather Service has a ‘dangerous impact’
Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell has voiced concern over staffing cuts at the National Weather Service, which she says have ...
National Weather Service releases map of Austin microburst wind damage
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A microburst associated with a supercell thunderstorm moved through Austin on Wednesday, May 28. The National ...
Tornado causes damage in Newcastle as severe weather strikes on Tuesday evening
NEWCASTLE, OKLA (KOKH) — During severe weather on Tuesday evening, Newcastle experienced a tornado touchdown during the storm ...