One of the agency's partners, the American Meteorological Society, warned separately that "the consequences to the American people will be large and wide-ranging, including increased vulnerability to hazardous weather.

NOAA data helps many decide what to wear, where to meet friends and what to do during hurricane, tornado or blizzard emergencies.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is preparing to lose another 1,000 workers due to layoffs, according to multiple reports.