As the hurricane season approaches, numerous experts and lawmakers are sounding alarms over proposed budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Trump administration. The proposed cuts, which could jeopardize weather forecasting accuracy and critical research, have raised fears of devastating consequences, particularly in hurricane-prone regions like Texas and South Carolina. Meteorologists warn that such reductions in funding could lead to less reliable storm predictions, ultimately putting lives at risk. A coalition of lawmakers is pushing back against these cuts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining NOAA’s research capabilities in order to ensure public safety and effective disaster response. Former NOAA officials and scientists express concern that closing key weather labs and cutting support staff would severely cripple efforts to predict and prepare for extreme weather events. Critics label these cuts as a self-sabotaging action that could have dire implications for communities reliant on accurate weather forecasts.