Baton Rouge, Louisiana National Weather Service

NOAA, National Weather Service and Layoffs

National Weather Service office for New Orleans escapes cuts for now. Future layoffs unclear.

Jay Grymes notes there are likely inefficiencies within NOAA that could be addressed, but cautions that weakening core weather and climate roles could pose serious risks to Louisiana.

NPR · 3d

Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.

Axios on MSN · 3d

Layoffs at federal weather and climate agency threaten forecasts

The cuts of about 800 probationary employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sliced deep into the agency tasked with a range of safety missions. Why it matters: The cuts spared "only some" specialists at its National Weather Service,

Mardi Gras, national weather service

NOLA.com · 2h

What's the latest Mardi Gras weather forecast? Here's how bad it's going to get.

Mardi Gras is going to be a rough one weather-wise for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas, with the threat of dangerously high winds arriving early and thunderstorms in the afternoon, including the possibility of a few tornadoes and even hail, the National Weather Service says.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Mardi Gras Weather and Cancellations Ahead of Parades

Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.

Baton Rouge WAFB on MSN · 2h

New Orleans officials weigh weather-related Mardi Gras decisions; all Jefferson parades canceled

New Orleans officials are weighing weather-related Mardi Gras decisions as anticipated heavy winds from incoming storms are expected to reach the area by Monday (March 3) evening. The upcoming decision comes after Jefferson Parish officials canceled all of their Mardi Gras day parades earlier Monday morning.

The Advocate3d

NOAA is a 'critical' agency, Louisiana's state climatologist warns as layoffs begin

Jay Grymes notes there are likely inefficiencies within NOAA that could be addressed, but cautions that weakening core ...

2don MSN

Local impacts of NOAA layoffs

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, about 1,300 employees, or 10% of the federal agency's ...

Hosted on MSN10d

Baton Rouge shelters take steps to protect the most vulnerable during freeze

The National Weather Service is issuing a cold weather advisory for our area Thursday night through Friday morning.

The Advocate22h

High wind advisory issued for Baton Rouge area during Tuesday storms

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory for the Baton Rouge area, effective Tuesday, when thunderstorms ...

kpel9652d

Weather Service Reveals Timing for Louisiana’s Stormy Mardi Gras

Strong storms are headed to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. The question is when will they arrive. The updated National Weather ...

NOLA.com21h

High winds, severe weather coming for New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. Here's what to expect.

Hold onto your hats and costumed headpieces on Fat Tuesday – winds between 35 mph and 50 mph are expected all day.

Weather Underground17h

Baton Rouge, LA Hourly Weather Forecast

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Fox Weather on MSN23h

Mardi Gras festivities threatened Tuesday as strong winds, severe weather eye South

A powerful storm system that is expected to sweep across the southern Plains and Southeast will head toward the Gulf Coast, ...

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