Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in SD
As South Dakota braces for tornado and thunderstorm season, its National Weather Service offices are facing a quieter kind of storm—staff shortages and cutbacks that threaten real-time forecasting. With vacancies as high as 42% and fewer weather balloons being launched, the region’s capacity to track severe weather is slipping just when it’s needed most. This in-depth report from South Dakota News Watch explores the consequences of federal budget cuts, the growing strain on local forecasters, and what’s at risk when warnings arrive too late. Emily DeCock with South Dakota News Watch has the full story.
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