In another sign of congressional pushback on cuts to NOAA, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) asked the Commerce Department for detailed information on how the top federal weather, climate and oceans agency has been affected.

NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is set to lay off approximately 20% of its workforce, The New York Times reported—the latest round of terminations that come after President Donald Trump reportedly told Cabinet secretaries that they,

Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.

Firings at the Office of Aircraft Operations threaten to reduce the quality of data critical for hurricane monitoring, prediction, and warning.

The potential closures come as the General Services Administration looks for opportunities to sell government buildings it says may not be needed.

NOAA scientists fired without explanation from the Monterey, California, office explain how their work is important to the continuation of life on this planet.

Open letter from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration alumni: As former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we are writing to request your support for the dedicated professionals at NOAA who serve our nation tirelessly every day.

NOAA layoffs and travel bans are affecting weather forecasts, warns San Antonio meteorologist and National Tropical Weather Conference's organizer Alex Garcia.

NOAA is tasked with everything from weather monitoring to researching climate change and recent layoffs will most likely impact projects in South Carolina.