As storm season approaches, the National Weather Service is racing to rehire staff amid a staffing shortage that has led to scaled-back services. Meteorologists are sounding alarms over forecast data gaps, raising concerns about their ability to effectively predict severe weather. The situation was underscored by unexpected tornado activity, prompting a Kansas congresswoman to demand answers. Recent tornado outbreaks have caught forecasters off guard, revealing the challenges posed by recent staffing cuts at the National Weather Service.