The College Park branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reportedly is on a short list for closing.
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is considering canceling the lease of the building at 5830 University Research Court in the Discovery District, which houses the Center for Weather and Climate Prediction.
The center employs more than 800 meteorologists and analysts who track the weather, including major storms, and issue forecasts.
The potential closing was first reported by The Verge. Axios later quoted a senior White House official who said DOGE is re-evaluating the terms of the lease, and no decision about closing the building is official.
