Budget Cuts Delay Tornado Warnings, Costing Lives
Budget cuts to the National Weather Service, specifically resulting in the elimination of overnight forecasting positions in tornado-prone areas like Jackson, Kentucky, have been linked to delayed tornado warnings. The delayed warnings, tragically, contributed to at least 27 deaths in Missouri and Kentucky. This outcome was predicted prior to the disaster, highlighting the severe risk associated with understaffing weather monitoring services. The current administration’s response has been characterized by denial and downplaying of the issue.
John Q. Hosedrinker