As deadly tornadoes tore through Kentucky and other parts of the country this weekend, timely warnings from the National Weather Service helped save lives. But behind the scenes, staffing shortages are pushing the agency to its limits — and raising serious concerns about future storm response.

The agency’s policy shift is poised to drastically reduce the federal aid states receive for natural disaster recovery.

Nearly 24 hours later, some people are still unaccounted for and others are fighting for their lives after horrific storms tore through southern Kentucky overnight.

On "The Florida Roundup," the former branch chief of the National Hurricane Center's Hurricane Specialist Unit described how cuts could lead to poorer forecasts and increased response needs.

Internal documents reviewed by POLITICO revealed a range of open positions, from a lead meteorologist role in Fairbanks, Alaska, to meteorologist-in-charge at the NWS office in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Missouri officials are calling on the federal government for help after a tornado tore through St. Louis last week, killing five people and damaging thousands of structures throughout the region.

The weather service cuts were part of a wider effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to ax the federal workforce and cut spending. More than 600 National Weather Service staff out of ...

NOAA says the decision to retire the tool was due in large part to staffing reductions stemming from budget cuts made during the Trump administration. The agency, known for its rigorous data collection and public transparency, has struggled to maintain some of its legacy systems due to limited resources.