Recent plans by DOGE have raised concerns regarding significant cuts to various NOAA facilities, including the National Weather Center in Norman and the Storm Prediction Center. Alongside these closures, NOAA offices in California, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Palm Springs, and additional federal leases in Oklahoma are also facing termination. While there is some confusion surrounding the rumors of closures, city leaders, including Tom Cole, are advocating to preserve vital NOAA operations. Public outcry may have delayed certain proposed cuts, but the future of many environmental offices remains uncertain.