At 2:39 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, issued a tornado watch for a areas in Hampton Roads.

A congressional tour of the National Weather Service Quad Cities forecasting office revealed a skeleton crew trying to keep its crucial work going.

The NWS Hanford CA issued a weather alert at 4:33 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Yosemite.

The drive come after a slate of terminations mandated by the Department of Government Efficiency earlier this year.

Nearly 600 employees left the National Weather Service or were fired in recent months. Meteorologists say 125 expected new hires will still leave the agency dangerously understaffed

A report from the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC was issued on Saturday at 5:25 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. The alert is for Martin, Pitt, Washington and Beaufort counties.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down south of De Soto Saturday, causing damage to 53 buildings. According to De Soto Rural Fire Protection District Chief Tom Fitzgerald,

A bill introduced Friday would classify forecasters and other staff as critical public safety roles. It comes after the Weather Service lost nearly 600 people to DOGE cuts.

Governor Andy Beshear said on social media that reports were made and will share information as it becomes available.

Chances of rain and storms are not done with you. Scattered showers and storms are possible in Indiana Monday.