Hundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service employees were laid off on Thursday, raising questions about the extent of the impact on NOAA and NWS

Several news agencies reported that NOAA, a Commerce Department agency that provides weather and oceanographic data to shipping, has begun firing staff. CBS News reported that some 880 employees lost their jobs, while CNN reported that the cuts impacted around 800.

Jay Grymes notes there are likely inefficiencies within NOAA that could be addressed, but cautions that weakening core weather and climate roles could pose serious risks to Louisiana.

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California justice rules Office of Personnel Management ‘does not have any authority whatsoever’ to remove probationary staff from any agency other than its own