National Weather Service operating with less experienced staff, data gaps amid hurricane season
Summary
The National Weather Service is facing challenges as hurricane season nears because it has fewer experienced workers and some missing data. Last year, the agency reduced its staff by about 15% due to job cuts made during President Trump's administration.Key Facts
- The National Weather Service has fewer experienced employees than before.
- Some important data used for weather forecasting is currently missing.
- These issues come just as the peak hurricane season is starting.
- Last year, the agency cut about 15% of its workforce.
- The staff reductions were part of job cuts under President Trump's administration.
- Environmental policy expert Tracy Wholf discussed these problems on "The Daily Report."
- The National Weather Service provides critical information to help prepare for hurricanes.
- Staffing and data gaps could affect the agency’s ability to forecast storms accurately.
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