Those cuts have apparently extended to Maine, a state that has seen its fair share of serious flooding and storms in recent years.

The state is unlikely to witness the same devastation but climate change is driving heavier rainfall and localized flooding.

Privatization would diminish a central role the federal government has played in weather forecasting since the 1800s.

Experts provide insight into the potential damage that storms could bring to communities along the coast and further inland.

“This isn’t just a technical issue — it’s a matter of public safety,” meteorologist Ted McInerney says. “Flash flood warnings and accurate rainfall estimates rely heavily on clear low-level radar ...

The remnants of storm Chantal are headed north from North Carolina, but forecasters say they will likely have limited, if any ...

The National Weather Service isn’t providing details about how staffing shortages will affect its Maine operations, but staff meteorologists said the interruption of weather balloon launches at ...

Mar. 11—The National Weather Service isn't providing details about how staffing shortages will affect its Maine operations, but staff meteorologists said the interruption of weather balloon ...

Mar. 7—The National Weather Service is suspending launches of weather balloons at its station in Gray, citing staffing shortfalls. The changes are "effective immediately, and until further ...

The National Weather Service is temporarily grounding weather balloons in New York and Maine due to staffing shortages. These balloons collect critical atmospheric data to help meteorologists ...

As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the ...