National Weather Service Layoffs
Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status were fired in two rounds of cuts, amounting to about 10% of NOAA's workforce. The firings were part of efforts to shrink the federal workforce by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
Key Points
- Hundreds of weather forecasters and NOAA employees on probationary status were fired in two rounds of cuts
- Cuts were part of efforts to shrink federal workforce by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency
- Criticism from lawmakers and weather experts on the impact of layoffs on public safety and economy
Pros
- Efforts to shrink federal workforce
Cons
- Loss of experienced weather forecasters
- Potential negative impacts on public safety and economy