Were 3 in 4 staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently laid off?

Oklahoma Watch·Jun 6

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There are reports of potential layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but the extent is unclear. Some staff at a NOAA lab in Boulder may face furloughs due to a funding freeze, but it is uncertain if this is part of a larger reduction in force. Meanwhile, NOAA continues to release weather forecasts and conduct other operations, including predicting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

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