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Hurricane hunters save lives, but NOAA plane breakdowns, staffing shortages put them at risk
His team had bullied into Hurricane Helene’s eye when he noticed on radar that the storm looked like it was dripping ...
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Red tape, staff cuts threaten NOAA operations
Trump administration policies have squeezed NOAA's ability to forecast the weather and maintain fisheries, say current and ...
Vital hurricane hunter missions scrapped due to aircraft issues, cap on crew flight hours
Hurricane Ernesto, 2024, top speed 98 mph, Cat 2. A staff shortage delayed NOAA from flying the Gulfstream IV aircraft by two ...
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Goodland National Weather Service office exempt from hiring freeze
Sen. Jerry Moran has announced that the Goodland office will be able to hire meteorologists and forecasters, restoring 24/7 ...
National Weather Service still launching balloons once a day, facing staffing issues
On this First Alert 6 Weather Day, the National Weather Service office in Valley is facing a deluge of problems. Staffing ...
Cuts, staffing shortages at National Weather Service make KC area officials nervous
Here’s why budget and staffing cuts at the National Weather Service are raising concerns among Kansas City area emergency ...
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Kentucky NWS office in Jackson was staffed amid severe weather, despite shortages
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky, was fully staffed overnight as tornadoes descended on ...
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Hurricane hunters save lives, but NOAA plane breakdowns, staffing shortages put them at risk
NOAA hurricane hunter planes, crucial for gathering storm data, have been grounded during recent hurricanes due to maintenance and staffing issues. A government audit reveals a concerning increase ...