After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can respond in the future to major weather events. Read More

Potential NOAA weather research cuts could have consequences

Next year's budget proposal for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, amplifies previous worries with potential cuts to several key programs and projects. WGLT talks to three ... Read More

Texas flash floods: What Trump’s job cuts mean for weather forecasting in the US

In May, the Trump administration proposed a 25% cut to the NOAA's current annual budget of $6.1 billion. This will be implemented in the financial year 2026, which starts in October of this year ... Read More

Trump cuts to California National Weather Service leave ‘critical’ holes: ‘It’s unheard of’

Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening concerns as the state contends with the threat of extreme weather. Read More

Senate considers Neil Jacobs, 'Sharpiegate' scientist, as NOAA administrator

Neil Jacobs has vowed to place science, human safety and technological innovation at the forefront of operations if confirmed as NOAA's administrator. Read More

Staffing Cuts at NWS and the Tragic Flooding in Texas

Q: Is it true that if President Donald Trump hadn’t defunded the National Weather Service, the death toll in the Texas flooding would have been far lower or nonexistent? A: The Trump administration ... Read More

UI professor reflects on Texas flooding and proposed NOAA cuts

Professor Jeffrey Frame, who teaches and conducts research in meteorology, discusses proposed NOAA budget cuts and the Texas flood forecasts. Read More

FL Congresswoman emphasizes ‘people will needlessly die' amid proposed NOAA budget cuts

Representatives and experts discussed what they fear would be catastrophic and devastating possibilities that could occur with the proposed cuts to jobs and funding for the National Oceanic and ... Read More

Trump's pick to lead NOAA pledges to restaff weather service

Nominee says he would work to undo the workforce cuts from the last few months, though the process could take time. Read More

Texas floods fact-check: NWS and NOAA cut jobs, but Trump hasn't ‘defunded’ them

There were about 600 employee cuts at the National Weather Service — about 100 probationary employees and 500 buyouts. The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget would increase the National ... Read More

Trump's pick to lead NOAA promises adequate staffing, better forecasting at National Weather Service

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oversees the National Weather Service, which has endured steep 'DOGE' cuts. Read More