Weather forecasting agency NOAA to cut another 1,000 workers, reports say

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could lose another 1,000 employees as part of the Trump administration's plan to cut costs in the federal government, according to multiple reports.

The agency, which includes the National Weather Service and oversees monitoring of the world's atmosphere and the weather and climate in the U.S., already saw more than 880 employees get cut in late February.

The NOAA declined to comment on the layoffs in a statement obtained by USA TODAY Monday, stating it "remains dedicated to its mission, providing timely information, research, and resources that serve the American public and ensure our nation's environmental and economic resilience."

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