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New NOAA budget would eliminate Severe Storms Lab, OU research
In Norman, scientists are working to significantly speed up tornado warnings while finding new paths to understanding deadly ...
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White House details proposed NOAA research, science cuts
The dissolution of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research accounts for a large chunk of the $2.2 billion in suggested ...
Norman weather research lab in crosshairs of federal cuts
A weather research lab in Norman is in the crosshairs of cuts at the federal level. For decades, it has developed forecasting ...
Dramatic budget cuts at NOAA could put weather forecasts in peril, lives in danger
Retired federal scientists warn Trump administration's proposed NOAA budget cuts could be costly and harm forecast accuracy.
National Hurricane Center increases odds of tropical development near Florida over July 4th weekend
A system of low pressure could develop near Florida or off the southeastern coast of the U.S. over the Fourth of July weekend ...
July 4th weather: National Hurricane Center tracks disturbance over Florida
Forecasters are watching a potential system that could develop off the coasts of Florida. Plus, what to expect from Tropical ...
NOAA budget spells out plans to reduce spending and abandon climate research
A detailed expense budget for NOAA outlines plans to reduce spending and cut climate and atmospheric research.
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NOAA seeks 17% cut to workforce next year, after firing hundreds of probationary employees
NOAA fired approximately 800 probationary employees in February. The agency briefly reinstated them, then re-fired them.