Hundreds of NOAA weather forecasters fired in latest wave of cuts
Hundreds of NOAA employees, including weather forecasters, were laid off, affecting 10% of the workforce. Lawmakers criticized the cuts, citing risks to public safety and disaster response effectiveness.
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Hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including weather forecasters, were laid off as part of federal workforce reductions. The cuts, which affected approximately 10% of NOAA's workforce, were executed in two rounds, with the first round involving around 500 employees and the second about 800. These layoffs primarily targeted probationary employees, including meteorologists responsible for local forecasts and hazard warnings. The firings are part of a broader initiative led by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at streamlining federal operations, which President Trump has criticized as bloated. Lawmakers, including Rep. Grace Meng and Rep. Jared Huffman, condemned the layoffs, arguing that they jeopardize public safety and the effectiveness of disaster response efforts. Experts, such as climate scientist Daniel Swain, expressed concerns that these cuts could have detrimental effects on public safety and the economy's resilience to climate-related disasters. The acting Social Security Commissioner stated that the focus is on prioritizing essential work, but did not clarify how civil rights responsibilities would be managed following the disbandment of the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity.
- Hundreds of NOAA employees, including weather forecasters, were laid off amid federal cuts.
- The layoffs affected about 10% of NOAA's workforce, primarily targeting probationary employees.
- Lawmakers criticized the cuts, stating they endanger public safety and disaster response.
- The layoffs are part of a broader initiative to streamline federal operations.
- Experts warn that the cuts could harm the economy's resilience to climate-related disasters.
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