NWS Scrambles to Fill Hurricane Season Gaps

The National Weather Service is racing to fill 155 critical job openings just as hurricane season kicks off. With a federal hiring freeze still in place, they’re shuffling NOAA staff around to patch up major gaps—think meteorologists, techs, and hydrologists. Some offices are so short-staffed they’ve cut hours or lost all management. Insiders are calling this a Band-Aid fix, but the NWS is hoping for a more permanent solution soon. Wild times for weather watchers! #WeatherJobs #NWS #HurricaneSeason #StaffingShortage #NOAA #JobCareer