Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.

More than 800 NOAA employees were affected by the cuts, which are part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce. The layoffs have raised concerns about the potential im

Hundreds of staff have been laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That includes employees of the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for forecasts and severe weather alerts across the country,