In Oklahoma, meteorologists are preparing for severe weather threats like strong tornadoes, which are predicted to strike at night. However, they are also facing frightening job uncertainties as staff cuts loom at the National Weather Service (NWS). Following governmental changes, over 100 employees were terminated, contributing to a stressful work environment. Many have opted for buyouts, fearing further layoffs, which is creating a morale crisis among the dedicated staff who play a vital role in public safety during severe weather events.
The atmosphere was increasingly unsettled, the air thick with the kind of moisture known to produce strong thunderstorms, raising concerns for meteorologists in Oklahoma.
But for those based here in Tornado Alley, the stress of that goal is now matched by a separate anxiety: whether they will soon lose their jobs.
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