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Friday Morning Constitutional: Mass Layoffs Deal a Blow to NOAA

Firing local weather forecasters is deemed reckless, impacting public safety against climate disasters.

US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump's cuts put us all at risk

NOAA plays a crucial role in safeguarding communities and the economy, and proposed budget cuts threaten its efficacy.

Investment in NOAA saves lives and reduces economic losses through accurate forecasts and timely warnings.

Cuts to the National Weather Service Threaten Accurate Forecasting in Season of Extreme Weather

The National Weather Service is crucial for accurate weather forecasting but is currently facing significant staffing challenges.

fromFlowingData

Women in technology

National weather forecasting in jeopardy

fromBusiness Insider

Meteorologists say Trump's cuts are going to make weather forecasts way worse

Staff cuts at NOAA threaten the accuracy of weather forecasting and public safety.

Inside the 'slow-rolling catastrophe' of Trump's NOAA cuts

NOAA faced significant layoffs jeopardizing its mission and federal disaster preparedness efforts, significantly impacting weather forecasting and environmental protection.

SF politics

fromsfist.com

Friday Morning Constitutional: Mass Layoffs Deal a Blow to NOAA

Firing local weather forecasters is deemed reckless, impacting public safety against climate disasters.

US weather forecasts save lives and money. Trump's cuts put us all at risk

NOAA plays a crucial role in safeguarding communities and the economy, and proposed budget cuts threaten its efficacy.

Investment in NOAA saves lives and reduces economic losses through accurate forecasts and timely warnings.

Cuts to the National Weather Service Threaten Accurate Forecasting in Season of Extreme Weather

The National Weather Service is crucial for accurate weather forecasting but is currently facing significant staffing challenges.

fromFlowingData

Women in technology

National weather forecasting in jeopardy

Mass Layoffs at NOAA Spark Concerns Over Weather, Climate Research

NOAA layoffs threaten U.S. weather forecasting capabilities amidst increasing climate change impacts.

European startups

Helsinki's AI weather tech startup Skyfora raises 4M

Skyfora secured â¬4M funding to enhance AI-driven weather technology and improve climate resilience through its Telecom GNSS Meteorology solution.

Scientists say NOAA cuts by Trump undermine improvements in hurricane forecasts

The Trump administration's cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather and climate research programs.

Weatherwatch: How AI could offer faster, affordable weather forecasting

AI has revolutionized weather forecasting, offering faster and more accurate predictions that can aid vulnerable regions.

Miami Marlins

Hurricane Season Is HereThis Is What Experts Are Most Worried About

This hurricane season may be more active than average due to warm ocean temperatures, a lack of El Nino, and concerns about inaccurate forecasts.

Business intelligence

fromWIRED

For-Profit Companies Can't Easily Replace NOAA's Weather-Forecasting Prowess

Reliable weather forecasting requires a robust public data network like NOAA's, ensuring accessibility for all communities.

fromtime.com

Mass Layoffs at NOAA Spark Concerns Over Weather, Climate Research

NOAA layoffs threaten U.S. weather forecasting capabilities amidst increasing climate change impacts.

European startups

Helsinki's AI weather tech startup Skyfora raises 4M

Skyfora secured â¬4M funding to enhance AI-driven weather technology and improve climate resilience through its Telecom GNSS Meteorology solution.

Scientists say NOAA cuts by Trump undermine improvements in hurricane forecasts

The Trump administration's cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather and climate research programs.

Weatherwatch: How AI could offer faster, affordable weather forecasting

AI has revolutionized weather forecasting, offering faster and more accurate predictions that can aid vulnerable regions.

Miami Marlins

Hurricane Season Is HereThis Is What Experts Are Most Worried About

This hurricane season may be more active than average due to warm ocean temperatures, a lack of El Nino, and concerns about inaccurate forecasts.

Business intelligence

fromWIRED

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

For-Profit Companies Can't Easily Replace NOAA's Weather-Forecasting Prowess

Reliable weather forecasting requires a robust public data network like NOAA's, ensuring accessibility for all communities.

more#climate-change

1 week ago

Skymill Weather Sculpture: Where Forecasts Become Poetry in Motion - Yanko Design

The Skymill kinetic sculpture brings weather forecasts to life through gentle metal arms that move and shift in real time, creating a visual symphony that evolves constantly.

Gadgets

#meteorology

fromComputerworld

New AI weather forecasting system called a huge step forward

Aardvark Weather revolutionizes meteorology with significant improvements in forecasting accuracy and processing speed using a single machine-learning model.

Weather forecasts depend on the NOAA. Could private companies ever replace it?

NOAA's systems and data are crucial for accurate weather forecasting in the U.S.

The National Weather Service Is Understaffed and Facing Huge CutsThat Could Cost Lives

Advancements in weather forecasting have significantly improved safety and saved lives, but proposed funding cuts threaten these gains.

fromwww.twincities.com

3 weeks ago

OMG science

Ping, ping ping. Here's what it's like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science

fromArs Technica

OMG science

Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?

Miami food

'Cuts have consequences': A South Florida meteorologist explains Trump's NOAA cuts are degrading weather forecasts

fromComputerworld

New AI weather forecasting system called a huge step forward

Aardvark Weather revolutionizes meteorology with significant improvements in forecasting accuracy and processing speed using a single machine-learning model.

Weather forecasts depend on the NOAA. Could private companies ever replace it?

NOAA's systems and data are crucial for accurate weather forecasting in the U.S.

The National Weather Service Is Understaffed and Facing Huge CutsThat Could Cost Lives

Advancements in weather forecasting have significantly improved safety and saved lives, but proposed funding cuts threaten these gains.

fromwww.twincities.com

3 weeks ago

OMG science

Ping, ping ping. Here's what it's like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science

fromArs Technica

OMG science

Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?

Miami food

'Cuts have consequences': A South Florida meteorologist explains Trump's NOAA cuts are degrading weather forecasts

more#meteorology

#ai

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Google Deepmind's new weather forecaster blows away the competition

GenCast, an AI weather forecasting tool by Google DeepMind, outperforms traditional methods, offering faster and highly accurate predictions for up to 15 days ahead.

Data science

Google DeepMind boffins build a 'better' weather model

GenCast is a machine learning model that improves 15-day weather forecasts by using historical data, outperforming traditional models with fewer computational resources.

Nvidia's AI climate model takes aim at severe weather

Nvidia's StormCast AI significantly enhances storm forecasting accuracy and speed, utilizing advanced models for improved weather prediction.

fromNextgov.com

Bipartisan bill calls for NOAA to use AI to forecast wildfires and extreme weather

Lawmakers propose leveraging AI for better weather forecasting and wildfire management through NOAA.

European startups

Zurich's earth simulation company Jua closes 10M Series A round

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Google Deepmind's new weather forecaster blows away the competition

GenCast, an AI weather forecasting tool by Google DeepMind, outperforms traditional methods, offering faster and highly accurate predictions for up to 15 days ahead.

Data science

Google DeepMind boffins build a 'better' weather model

GenCast is a machine learning model that improves 15-day weather forecasts by using historical data, outperforming traditional models with fewer computational resources.

Nvidia's AI climate model takes aim at severe weather

Nvidia's StormCast AI significantly enhances storm forecasting accuracy and speed, utilizing advanced models for improved weather prediction.

fromNextgov.com

Bipartisan bill calls for NOAA to use AI to forecast wildfires and extreme weather

Lawmakers propose leveraging AI for better weather forecasting and wildfire management through NOAA.

European startups

Zurich's earth simulation company Jua closes 10M Series A round

Florida Weatherman Warns He Won't Be Able to Accurately Predict Hurricanes This Summer Because of Federal Budget Cuts

Budget cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten accurate hurricane predictions, risking lives during the 2025 hurricane season.

fromTime Out New York

NYC's 2025 hurricane season could be a rough one

NYC is bracing for a hyperactive 2025 hurricane season with a significant increase in storm activity expected.

NOAA Says It's Ready for Hurricane Season. Weather Experts Are Worried

NOAA forecasts a challenging hurricane season but faces personnel and budget constraints that could undermine its preparedness.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Florida Weatherman Warns He Won't Be Able to Accurately Predict Hurricanes This Summer Because of Federal Budget Cuts

Budget cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten accurate hurricane predictions, risking lives during the 2025 hurricane season.

fromTime Out New York

NYC's 2025 hurricane season could be a rough one

NYC is bracing for a hyperactive 2025 hurricane season with a significant increase in storm activity expected.

NOAA Says It's Ready for Hurricane Season. Weather Experts Are Worried

NOAA forecasts a challenging hurricane season but faces personnel and budget constraints that could undermine its preparedness.

more#hurricane-season

#machine-learning

AI-driven weather prediction breakthrough reported

AI technology promises to revolutionize weather forecasting, making it faster and more efficient.

AI model beats global agencies on cyclone track forecasts

Aurora, a machine learning model, outperforms traditional cyclone tracking methods by using data-driven approaches to enhance speed and accuracy.

AI-driven weather prediction breakthrough reported

AI technology promises to revolutionize weather forecasting, making it faster and more efficient.

AI model beats global agencies on cyclone track forecasts

Aurora, a machine learning model, outperforms traditional cyclone tracking methods by using data-driven approaches to enhance speed and accuracy.

more#machine-learning

Deadly Weather May Come With No Warning

Staffing cuts at NOAA and NWS severely impact the U.S. forecasting and alert system, threatening public safety during extreme weather events.

Massive cuts at National Weather Service spark fears about forecast quality, public safety

Staffing limitations due to firings under the Trump administration may lead to the suspension of weather balloon launches and degrade forecasting capabilities.

fromThe Atlantic

Deadly Weather May Come With No Warning

Staffing cuts at NOAA and NWS severely impact the U.S. forecasting and alert system, threatening public safety during extreme weather events.

Massive cuts at National Weather Service spark fears about forecast quality, public safety

Staffing limitations due to firings under the Trump administration may lead to the suspension of weather balloon launches and degrade forecasting capabilities.

Is climate science threatened as US slashes jobs, funding? DW 03/07/2025

Zachary Labe, a young climate scientist at NOAA, was part of major staff layoffs impacting crucial weather data collection and climate science.

fromThe Atlantic

The American Weather Forecast Is in Trouble

NOAA layoffs will diminish the reliability of weather forecasts by eliminating essential hurricane expertise.

fromwww.nytimes.com

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

NOAA faces a substantial workforce reduction that threatens its operational capabilities and vital weather forecasting services.

fromwww.bbc.com

Artificial intelligence

UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer

fromwww.dw.com

Is climate science threatened as US slashes jobs, funding? DW 03/07/2025

Zachary Labe, a young climate scientist at NOAA, was part of major staff layoffs impacting crucial weather data collection and climate science.

fromThe Atlantic

The American Weather Forecast Is in Trouble

NOAA layoffs will diminish the reliability of weather forecasts by eliminating essential hurricane expertise.

fromwww.nytimes.com

More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut

NOAA faces a substantial workforce reduction that threatens its operational capabilities and vital weather forecasting services.

fromwww.bbc.com

Artificial intelligence

UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer

more#climate-science

#storm-predictions

Weather Forecast Could Become Less Accurate with Trump Administration Deciding to Halt Upkeep of Critical Satellites

NOAA is limiting maintenance on polar weather satellites, jeopardizing forecast accuracy and storm predictions.

NASA flew this new device into Hurricane Helene. It could change the future of storm forecasting

NASA's Aerosol Wind Profiler could significantly improve storm predictions by providing detailed wind measurements.

Weather Forecast Could Become Less Accurate with Trump Administration Deciding to Halt Upkeep of Critical Satellites

NOAA is limiting maintenance on polar weather satellites, jeopardizing forecast accuracy and storm predictions.

NASA flew this new device into Hurricane Helene. It could change the future of storm forecasting

NASA's Aerosol Wind Profiler could significantly improve storm predictions by providing detailed wind measurements.

more#storm-predictions

Social media marketing

fromwww.bbc.com

Who should you trust for a weather forecast?

Andrew Brown leveraged social media to provide critical weather updates during severe flooding in North Queensland, illustrating the shift towards citizen-led news.

#tornado

OMG science

Why Are Tornado Damage Surveys So Important?

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

East Bay (California)

Tornado: Why did San Francisco get a warning, but not Scotts Valley?

OMG science

Why Are Tornado Damage Surveys So Important?

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

East Bay (California)

Tornado: Why did San Francisco get a warning, but not Scotts Valley?

more#tornado

#trump-administration

US politics

First Trump threatened to nuke hurricanes. Now he's waging war on weather forecasters | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump's approach to weather management is controversial and reckless, evidenced by his previous suggestions about hurricanes and recent cuts to NOAA.

The cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather forecasting, potentially impacting the economy and safety measures.

fromThe Verge

The US faces 'devastating' losses for weather forecasts, federal workers say

NOAA staff and services are significantly impacted by recent layoffs and canceled leases under the Trump administration.

Trump Administration layoffs hit NOAA, the agency that forecasts weather and hurricanes

NOAA laid off staff amidst government-wide cutbacks under the Trump administration, raising concerns about weather forecasting capabilities.

US politics

First Trump threatened to nuke hurricanes. Now he's waging war on weather forecasters | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump's approach to weather management is controversial and reckless, evidenced by his previous suggestions about hurricanes and recent cuts to NOAA.

The cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather forecasting, potentially impacting the economy and safety measures.

fromThe Verge

The US faces 'devastating' losses for weather forecasts, federal workers say

NOAA staff and services are significantly impacted by recent layoffs and canceled leases under the Trump administration.

more#trump-administration

Trump Administration layoffs hit NOAA, the agency that forecasts weather and hurricanes

NOAA laid off staff amidst government-wide cutbacks under the Trump administration, raising concerns about weather forecasting capabilities.

#noaa

Trump plans to slash jobs at NOAA. That could make it riskier to fly

NOAA's weather information is vital for aviation safety amid FAA job cuts, impacting flight operations significantly.

As La Nina strengthens, forecasters warn of a potential return to drought

La Niña may bring drought conditions back to California this winter, raising concerns for water resources.

fromAxios

Non-profit organizations

DOGE moves to cancel NOAA leases at critical forecasting centers

Trump plans to slash jobs at NOAA. That could make it riskier to fly

NOAA's weather information is vital for aviation safety amid FAA job cuts, impacting flight operations significantly.

As La Nina strengthens, forecasters warn of a potential return to drought

La Niña may bring drought conditions back to California this winter, raising concerns for water resources.

fromAxios

Non-profit organizations

DOGE moves to cancel NOAA leases at critical forecasting centers

more#noaa

fromComputerworld

New European AI weather model to improve forecasts

ECMWF's AIFS offers free advanced AI-driven weather forecasting, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

Travel

fromTravel + Leisure

You Could Get Your Money Back if Rain Ruins Your Vacation, Thanks to a New JetBlue Partnership

JetBlue Vacations partners with WeatherPromise to offer Weather Guarantees for travelers, addressing weather unpredictability in advance bookings.

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Insider

6 months ago

Google DeepMind says its new AI weather prediction tool outperforms top forecasters

GenCast enhances weather forecast accuracy, aiding preparations for extreme weather.

California

fromwww.mercurynews.com

8 months ago

A La Nina winter is coming. Here's what that could mean for the US

La Nina's emergence could lead to a winter with distinct weather patterns compared to last year dominated by El Nino.