National Weather Service [1080p 2025]

As of April 2026, the NWS is undergoing significant operational and organizational shifts:

: During government shutdowns, NWS, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) , and the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) are typically exempted as essential services, though research activities may be furloughed. national weather service

: Following the loss of approximately 600 employees in 2025 due to federal workforce reductions—including roughly 100 probationary firings and 500 buyouts—the agency has been actively hiring. Over 200 new positions , including meteorologists, have been filled since late 2025 to ensure operational continuity. As of April 2026, the NWS is undergoing

The NWS operates 122 local Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) that provide hyper-local data for communities across the U.S. and its territories. Their forecasting process involves three critical steps: The National Weather Service As of April 2026