Andy Hazelton
Andy Hazelton is a climate scientist at NOAA who specializes in modeling hurricane paths. He was impacted by the February 2024 staffing cuts that reduced the agency's workforce significantly, expressing concern that such reductions would degrade the accuracy of weather forecasts relied upon by the public and various industries.
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Andy Hazelton, a climate scientist, commented on the staffing cuts at NOAA and their implications for public safety.
Texas storms put Trump's National Weather Service cuts in spotlight
United Kingdom· 2025-07-09
Andy Hazelton, a climate scientist, stated that staffing issues did not directly contribute to the flooding event.
Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Andy Hazelton is a member of the specialized flight team known as hurricane hunters at the National Hurricane Center.
4 ways Trump cuts will make forecasts worse
United States· 2025-04-04
Andy Hazelton, a hurricane hunter with NOAA, expressed relief about getting back pay but noted uncertainty about his job status.
Getting paid not to work: Federal probationary workers are being reinstated but put on paid leaveUnited States· 2025-03-18
Andy Hazelton is a NOAA climate scientist who modeled hurricane paths and was fired in February.
Americans rely on NOAA weather data. Doge cuts may limit servicesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
