AI Upgrades Eyed in Planned Reorganization of US Weather Agency

March 5, 2026, 4:13 PM UTC

The US science agency that oversees the National Weather Service plans to prioritize the development of advanced weather models while reorganizing into a leaner structure in the months ahead.

The proposed overhaul at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, was presented in a list of “strategic priorities” circulated to some employees and reviewed by Bloomberg News. The materials outline senior leaders’ vision for an agency grappling with morale concerns and a reduced workforce after departures during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office. Remaining staff are bracing for potential cuts as the appropriations process is ...

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