With a string of deadly storms spreading chaos and destruction across the United States, and more storms expect through the week, the value of timely, accurate forecasting is being considered against a backdrop of Donald Trump's DOGE cuts that are leaving weather offices understaffed at the worst possible time.

Another round of tornadoes has struck the central U.S. after four days of tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain killed more than two dozen people.

Severe storms and multiple tornadoes swept through the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions overnight, leaving at least 26 people dead and causing widespread destruction.

The Jackson, Kentucky, office is one of at least four such facilities across the country that is so short-staffed that it is no longer routinely operating 24/7.

In our news wrap Saturday, severe storms in the Midwest and South left nearly two dozen people dead, the Supreme Court said the Trump administration cannot deport a group of Venezuelans detained in Texas using the Alien Enemies Act,

Three major storm systems that resulted in flooding and tornadoes have killed at least 47 Kentuckians since January.

LAUREL CO., Ky. (WKYT) - A Laurel County woman and her son said they’re lucky to be alive, after quickly taking shelter in a small room in the back of the house. “We’re blessed. We’re blessed to be alive,” said Nina Cox.