BREAKING: The NWS has received permission to break the federal hiring pause and will be adding 125 new employees. Critically understaffed offices such as Goodland, KS, will hopefully once again be fully staffed and no longer have to suffer nightly closures. We could see a nationwide increase in weather balloon launches again, increasing model accuracy and weather forecasts for all. The NWS is continuing to seek permission for additional hiring as well, including Meteorologists, Hydrologists, Physical Scientists, and Radar Technicians.