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NOAA Cuts 10% Jobs, Sparks Concerns Over Weather Data

3/3/2025

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The Department of Government Efficiency has slashed nearly 10% of jobs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, leaving hundreds of weather forecasters reeling. With the National Weather Service's vacancy rate now at 30%, fears mount that this staffing reduction will hinder crucial weather data collection and wildfire support, especially in vulnerable Montana.

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The Department of Government Efficiency has slashed nearly 10% of jobs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, leaving hundreds of weather forecasters reeling. With the National Weather Service's vacancy rate now at 30%, fears mount that this staffing reduction will hinder crucial weather data collection and wildfire support, especially in vulnerable Montana.