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NWS to Hire 125 Meteorologists Amid Staffing Crisis

6/3/2025

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As hurricane season approaches, the National Weather Service (NWS) is set to hire 125 meteorologists to combat alarming staffing shortages. With over 1,300 employees lost due to recent cuts, lawmakers are pushing for a public safety exemption to speed up hiring, ensuring accurate forecasts during a time of escalating severe weather threats.

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Story summary

As hurricane season approaches, the National Weather Service (NWS) is set to hire 125 meteorologists to combat alarming staffing shortages. With over 1,300 employees lost due to recent cuts, lawmakers are pushing for a public safety exemption to speed up hiring, ensuring accurate forecasts during a time of escalating severe weather threats.