Two top National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials who both played a role in the high-profile “Sharpiegate” ...

The White House on Monday called it a “depraved lie” to blame President Trump for deadly flash floods in Texas, as some question whether Trump’s cuts to the federal government could have impacted the ...

Neil Jacobs, tapped to lead NOAA, called for sharper forecasting tools and clearer public alerts, just days after flooding in Texas left more than 100 dead.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said Sunday that the possible role of National Weather Service (NWS) staffing cuts in recent Texas flooding deaths should be investigated. “Two Texas National Weather ...

In a shift, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Sunday to walk back earlier plans for a sweeping dismantling ...

Former NWS directors warn staff cuts could lead to unnecessary deaths during severe weather Staffing reductions mean less access to real-time data that helps predict the path and intensity of ...

Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), a vocal opponent of Trump’s proposed NOAA budget for fiscal 2026, pressed Jacobs on whether he backed the spending reductions. Jacobs responded, “Yes, I support the ...

Five former directors of the National Weather Service are warning that additional cuts to the agency’s staffing could lead to unnecessary deaths during severe weather such as tornadoes ...