The National Weather Service (NWS) is facing a critical staffing crisis as hurricane season approaches, according to internal documents reviewed by POLITICO. The agency has multiple open positions, including a lead meteorologist role in Fairbanks, Alaska, and a meteor, the situation has prompted Democrats to raise alarms, highlighting the urgent need for the agency to address its personnel gaps. The NWS has acknowledged the challenges but is working to fill these critical roles as quickly as possible.