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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Julia Musto

Understaffed National Weather Service reportedly trying to fill 155 jobs before next month’s hurricane season

Following hundreds of layoffs ahead of the upcoming hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its National Weather Service are now reportedly scrambling to hire more employees.

The NWS is hoping to fill 155 positions across the U.S., according to CNN. The network said the agency is offering reassignment opportunities for qualified NOAA employees who are currently working elsewhere, citing an agency-wide email and an anonymous NOAA employee.

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