Trump Admin's Lease Cancellations Threaten to End Weather Forecasting as We Know It

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to cancel leases for two crucial NOAA weather forecasting centers, one of which is the nerve center for national weather forecasts. This move could cripple the US weather forecasting system, leading to potentially severe consequences. A NOAA employee, speaking anonymously, suggests this, along with recent layoffs and hiring freezes, points to a deliberate attempt to dismantle the agency. While the cancellation notice isn't final, rebuilding the functionality elsewhere could take over a year, leaving critical forecasting gaps during that time.