How staffing changes at the National Weather Service affect local forecasting offices
When hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton menaced Tampa Bay last summer, you may have been glued to your radio for updates.
The National Weather Service is a lifeline, not just during hurricanes, but whenever there’s severe weather.
Now, hundreds of staff have left the agency in the last six months.
Could that affect the agency’s work?
You’ll hear from meteorologist Brian LaMarre, who led the forecasting office for the greater Tampa Bay region before taking early retirement in April.
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