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Trump's NWS Reorganization Sparks Local Forecasting Concerns

4/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reorganizing the National Weather Service to streamline operations, which could affect local forecasting.
Tom Fahy of the National Weather Service Employees Organization warns the changes could impact local forecasting capabilities.
National Weather Service spokesperson Erica Grow Cei says there are no planned cuts and emphasizes ongoing hiring efforts.
Critics, including meteorologist Troy Kimmel, express concerns about forecast quality due to increased automation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reorganizing the National Weather Service to streamline operations, which could affect local forecasting.
Tom Fahy of the National Weather Service Employees Organization warns the changes could impact local forecasting capabilities.
National Weather Service spokesperson Erica Grow Cei says there are no planned cuts and emphasizes ongoing hiring efforts.
Critics, including meteorologist Troy Kimmel, express concerns about forecast quality due to increased automation.