National Weather Service to rehire positions cut by DOGE, but hurricane coverage uncertain
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John, it's not turning. It's coming straight to us. It's going to turn.That was about six years ago. That was Hurricane Dorian. And I am here to tell you that I am not sure I can do that this year.>> That moment from NBC Miami went viral. Veteran hurricane specialist John Morales expressing his concern. Staff shortages and the loss of data could make hurricane forecasts a lot less accurate.>> Am I still concerned just like I was a couple of months ago. You bet I am. >> And it's not just him.I talked with fo ...