Surprise tornadoes in Kansas prompt concerns about changes at the National Weather Service (opens in new tab)

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For much of Monday, the NWS didn't anticipate a tornado threat for Kansas City — then five hit that evening. Did a change in weather balloon launches leave forecasters in the dark?

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Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA to the breaking point

Trump weather service cuts raise fears of weaker tornado warnings around Kansas City

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts stretch NOAA to the breaking point