: Following the loss of approximately 600 employees in 2025 due to federal workforce reductions—including roughly 100 probationary firings and 500 buyouts—the agency has been actively hiring. Over 200 new positions , including meteorologists, have been filled since late 2025 to ensure operational continuity.
: Forecasters have predicted an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season , supported by favorable atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Core Operations and Technology
As of April 2026, the NWS is undergoing significant operational and organizational shifts: