POLITICSJul 9 · 23:25 UTCCBS NEWS

National Weather Service operating with less experienced staff, data gaps amid hurricane season

The National Weather Service is operating with less experienced staff and data gaps during peak hurricane season. The agency eliminated 15% of its workforce under the Trump administration's job cuts. Environmental policy expert Tracy Wholf provided further context on the issue.

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