DOGE has begun cutting jobs at NOAA, just as a new report from the federal agency shows it achieved record accuracy in tracking storms this year.

Former NOAA officials warned that jobs cuts undermine critical weather forecasting and basic science that companies and communities rely on.

Next week will include the first days of meteorological spring, and right on schedule there will be a chance for severe weather in Alabama. The National Weather Service said damaging winds and tornadoes will be possible with a line of storms expected to move across the state from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

A storm system is expected to produce severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph next week.