Andy Hazelton was one of 1,300 federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees targeted for layoffs by the Trump White House in what they say is an effort to cut fraud, waste and abuse across the U.

Firings at the Office of Aircraft Operations threaten to reduce the quality of data critical for hurricane monitoring, prediction, and warning.

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

T he Trump Administration has begun firing probationary employees at the federal agency tasked with overseeing weather prediction and climate research, raising concerns about the

In a statement, the American Meteorological Society said the consequences of the layoffs will be wide-ranging.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), responsible for weather forecasting, is planning another wave of layoffs affecting 1,029 employees. Experts warn that the Donald Trump administration's actions could limit critical climate research and jeopardize Americans' safety.