The Trump administration's budget cuts and staff reductions have led to decreased accuracy in weather forecasts.
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The Trump administration's budget cuts and staff reductions have led to decreased accuracy in weather forecasts.
Parent: Government PolicyEntity: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Impact: negativeDate: Jul 2, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026Target: The impact of government policy on the accuracy of weather forecasts.
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As it was foretold: the Trump regime gutted the NOAA and now weather forecasts are less accurate. An atmospheric scientist: “The forecasts I’m able to offer you are less accurate than they would otherwise be.” https://gizmodo.com/heres-why-weather-forecasts-have-seemed-so-inaccurate-lately-2000779436
72 boosts · 38 favs · 2 replies · Jul 2, 2026
Here’s Why Weather Forecasts Have Seemed So Inaccurate Lately
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was among several agencies gutted by the Trump Admin’s Department of Government Efficiency in 2025. In February, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management abruptly fired 880 NOAA employees.
#weather #NOAA #WeatherBalloon #WeatherForecast
https://gizmodo.com/heres-why-weather-forecasts-have-seemed-so-inaccurate-lately-2000779436
29 boosts · 8 favs · 5 replies · Jul 3, 2026
#weather#noaa#weatherballoon#weatherforecast