Just weeks before hurricane season, the National Weather Service is short 155 forecasters, according to The Washington Post.

House Democrats plan to introduce legislation overnight that would prevent further Trump administration cuts to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration funding or staffing after severe storms across the country drew attention to staffing cuts in National Weather Service field offices.

WPTV is navigating the impacts you may face with the accuracy of forecasts, as organizations like NOAA have faced staffing shortages and possibly funding cuts.

Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.

Hurricane season is about to start, along with wildfire season—in the wake of thousands of jobs cut at FEMA and NOAA.

The National Weather Service is offering transfers to meteorologists to fill staffing vacancies after Trump administration budget and staff cuts.

Staff and budget cuts at local offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), are degrading weather forecasts and adding chaos to New England's commercial fisheries. Proposed additional cuts could throw fisheries,

Renowned Texas meteorologist reacting to proposed NOAA budget cuts: “I'm hoping there are a lot of clear days ahead.”

More than 25 people have died amid catastrophic tornadoes and storms in these regions. Critics say that Trump-era cuts to weather agencies could affect future forecasts and warning systems.