Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Budget Cuts: What’s Happening at the NWS?

Update: 2025-05-11

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The Trump Administration’s budget cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have meteorologists and forecasters sounding the alarm about the impact on public safety. Some former NWS directors even warn that more cuts could lead to unnecessary deaths during severe weather events, such as hurricanes and tornadoes. In this episode of Y’all-itics, the Jasons share a pint with renowned Texas meteorologist Troy Kimmel who told them he thinks the cuts are already impacting safety.

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Troy Kimmel, Meteorologist

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