A meteorologist has told Newsweek cuts overseen by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could make it harder for the National Weather Service (NWS) to accurately issue tornado watches in advance of twisters striking.

Forecasters are expecting severe storms Sunday evening for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that could bring damaging winds and a few tornadoes.

The National Weather Service said a system that battered parts of the Midwest through the weekend could bring hail, thunderstorms and tornadoes.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fired hundreds of employees at the end of February, including meteorologists.

We are tracking a line of severe storms that will bring the chances of tornadoes, high winds and hail during the Monday morning commute.