NOAA via Getty Images It's unclear whether there will be sufficient staffing left at any number of regional forecast offices to continue 24/7 operations, Hirn said, adding that "there are only a ...

NOAA is best known for operating the National Weather Service, but its work stretches from the ocean bed to outer space and supports billion-dollar industries.

The cuts are fueling concerns that NOAA's ability to deliver lifesaving services, such as weather forecasting, storm warnings, climate monitoring and fishery oversight, will be hampered.

One of the potential lease terminations includes a key weather forecasting center in College Park, Md. NOAA has historically employed about 12,000 staff who work on a range of issues from climate ...

Myra Tuckerman, left, with hand in the air and Paula Thomas hold an Earth flag as they join hundreds of others during a large rally outside of NOAA offices in Boulder on March 3, 2025.