After months of staffing shortages that hampered weather monitoring capabilities, the National Weather Service (NWS) has received permission to hire up to 450 front-line employees. This move comes as the agency works to rebuild its workforce following deep cuts earlier this year and amid growing concerns about public safety following deadly weather events. Weather Service Gets Green Light to Rebuild The National Weather Service has secured authorization to hire 450 “critical positions” under a federal hiring freeze exemption that runs through at least October 15, 2025, according to recent announcements. These positions include meteorologists, hydrologists, and radar technicians who maintain … Continue reading National Weather Service to Hire 450 Critical Staff After Balloon Launches Suspended at 20+ Locations