This has global implications. Any loss of observations reduces accuracy of all main weather forecast models. Additionally, all commercial aviation relies on forecasts from just two World Area Forecast Centres - the UK @metoffice.bsky.social and, crucially, NOAA in Washington.
Reposted from Daniel Swain
The mass firing of both new hires and recently promoted senior staff within #NOAA, including mission-critical and life-saving roles at the National Weather Service (#NWS), is profoundly alarming.
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