The move — which comes after a severe weather outbreak last weekend resulted in dozens of deaths — has drawn strong reactions from forecasters and meteorologists on social media
Due to staffing cuts following changes within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service is suspending weather balloon observations in multiple locations, including Tornado Alley. This decision, prompted by staff cuts and the Department of Government Efficiency's staff reductions, impacts data collection for severe weather forecasting and has drawn criticism from meteorologists. The move follows a severe weather outbreak that caused dozens of deaths across multiple states.
