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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.

US politics

Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?

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.

US politics

Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?

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#emergency-management

9 months ago

Science

Hurricane preparedness: Expert guidance on flooding, power outages and more

4 weeks ago

US politics

60m Americans at risk as major safety system is cut ahead of hurricane

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Environment

Why it's so hard to warn people about flash floods

Environment

Texas Flood Forecasts Were Accurate but Not Sufficient to Save Lives

9 months ago

Science

Hurricane preparedness: Expert guidance on flooding, power outages and more

4 weeks ago

US politics

60m Americans at risk as major safety system is cut ahead of hurricane

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Environment

Why it's so hard to warn people about flash floods

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Environment

Texas Flood Forecasts Were Accurate but Not Sufficient to Save Lives

#national-weather-service

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.

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.

NYC parents

fromLos Angeles Times

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.

OMG science

Why Are Tornado Damage Surveys So Important?

fromArs Technica

OMG science

Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

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

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.

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.

NYC parents

fromLos Angeles Times

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.

OMG science

Why Are Tornado Damage Surveys So Important?

fromArs Technica

OMG science

Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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East Bay (California)

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

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.

US politics

Texas stations' National Weather Service funding slashed before flood

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.

US politics

Texas stations' National Weather Service funding slashed before flood

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Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding

Ted Cruz ensured the Republican spending bill slashed funding for weather forecasting, then went on vacation to Greece while Texas faced deadly flooding. Cruz visited Greece on Saturday after a flash flood killed over 100 people in Texas, including children at a camp, during which he promised lawmakers' response upon his return. Cruz acknowledged that something went wrong with the warning system for the flood, emphasizing the need for a better system of alerts to get children to safety.

US politics

#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.

fromwww.twincities.com

OMG science

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

Miami food

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

fromNew York Post

Miami Marlins

First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season could develop before June

fromtheconversation.com

Science

Why Private Forecasting Companies Can't Replace the National Weather Service

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.

fromwww.twincities.com

OMG science

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

Miami food

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

fromNew York Post

Miami Marlins

First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season could develop before June

fromtheconversation.com

Science

Why Private Forecasting Companies Can't Replace the National Weather Service

Mass Layoffs at NOAA Spark Concerns Over Weather, Climate Research

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

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.

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

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.

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.

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.

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

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.

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.

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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

fromSilicon Canals

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

"Jua is building one of the most important technological foundations for our planet's future. The team combines world-class talent in AI and Earth science with the technical depth to execute at scale."

European startups

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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#machine-learning

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK weather forecast more accurate with Met Office supercomputer

The new cloud-based supercomputer can perform 60 quadrillion calculations per second, providing more accurate weather forecasts and significant advancements in climate science.

Artificial intelligence

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.

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.

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