‘Sledgehammer attack on Science’: South Florida meteorologist warns of hurricane forecast inaccuracies, blames weather agency staff cuts

Jun 5, 2025 - 03:00
‘Sledgehammer attack on Science’: South Florida meteorologist warns of hurricane forecast inaccuracies, blames weather agency staff cuts

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A South Florida meteorologist, John Morales, has voiced concerns about the impact of staffing shortages at the National Weather Service (NWS) on forecast accuracy. He fears that recent cuts and staff reductions, including a nearly 20% reduction in weather balloon releases, are degrading the quality of forecasts.

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