How would NOAA cuts affect weather forecasting?
14
Feb
By Bret Walts

How would NOAA cuts affect weather forecasting?

Speculated cuts of NOAA funding and staff would have immediate impacts on NWS forecast information, weather data and subsequently trickle-down impacts into the private sector.  By Bret Walts Former NOAA officials told CBS News last week to expect a 50% reduction in staffing and budget cuts of 30% to the…
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Meteorologists eliminated at 22 local TV stations across the US, 4 in Indiana.
21
Jan
By Bret Walts

Meteorologists eliminated at 22 local TV stations across the US, 4 in Indiana.

The recent shutdown and layoffs of numerous local news station meteorologists and programs highlights the ever-changing landscape of weather forecasting. By Bret Walts With the arrival of artificial intelligence and automation, increasing influence of social media and uncertainty shrouding government weather forecasting, job security for meteorologists are at higher risk…
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