That's above the annual average of 14 named storms, partly a result, NOAA officials say, of higher ocean temperatures and ...

The Trump administration's proposed cuts to NOAA are drawing sharp criticism in the wake of devastating floods in Texas that have claimed 52 lives.

It just slows down the entire response and delays the recovery process from starting,” the previous FEMA chief said.

Budget cuts to government disaster-response and climate-monitoring programs have insurance leaders and others warning of grave consequences.

In total, the plan would cut NOAA's full-time staff by 2,061 positions compared to fiscal year 2024, which is a reduction of 17 percent. "The FY 2026 budget eliminates all funding for climate ...

Ms. Tierney has worked in emergency management for over 25 years, and was acting deputy secretary of the Department of ...

NOAA announced this month it would fill more "mission-critical field positions," while FEMA approved contract renewals for 2,000 workers. But residents of vulnerable regions remain on edge.