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Tornado outbreaks surprise forecasters after NWS cuts

National Weather Service staffing cuts reduced early morning weather balloon launches before two spring tornado outbreaks surprised forecasters.
WHO: National Weather Service forecasters
WHAT: Reduced early morning weather balloon launches after staffing cuts
WHEN: May 6, 2026 at 4:46 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Staffing cuts forced the National Weather Service to cut early morning weather balloon launches.

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