‘These cuts will literally cost lives’ Meteorologists say federal plan to eliminate weather research labs will mean less-accurate forecasts—for everyone

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Meteorologists are sounding the alarm after a federal agency announced sweeping cuts to programs and technology that help forecast and study severe weather—including shutting down the National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman and other critical weather research hubs—as part of its mission to “support administration priorities.”

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes dozens of slashed budgets and job cuts across the entire department...