Summary
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the National Weather Service (NWS) will stay open during the U.S. government shutdown to provide crucial weather forecasts. However, some tasks like hurricane analysis and model improvements will be paused. The shutdown began when the Senate did not approve a funding bill, causing many government employees to be furloughed.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown started after the Senate did not pass a funding bill.
- Despite the shutdown, the NHC and NWS will continue to operate since they provide essential weather forecasts.
- Employees at these agencies will work without pay until the shutdown ends.
- Some non-essential projects, like hurricane analysis and educational programs, will be paused.
- NOAA announced its social media account would not be updated due to the shutdown.
- People are advised to have multiple ways to receive urgent weather alerts.
- This is the first government shutdown since 2018-2019 during President Donald Trump's term.
