Hurricane season is upon us, but NOAA and FEMA are not ready » Yale Climate Connections
The turmoil at key U.S. agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery.
🌀 Day 1 of hurricane season, but NOAA & FEMA aren't ready
• Forecast: up to 13 hurricanes, 7 major (Cat 3+)
• NOAA workforce ⬇️ ~1,000
• 8 NWS offices can't staff 24/7
• 18% upper-air stations ✂️ balloon launches (critical for forecasts)
• FEMA staff ⬇️ 30%
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