As hurricane season approaches, thousands of weather and disaster experts have raised concerns about NOAA and NWS budget cuts and staffing shortages

No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys. The chain of islands celebrated by singer Jimmy Buffett in his odes to tropical escapism is surrounded by water.

With hurricane season starting on June 1, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is projecting an active run, with six to 10 hurricanes. "These storms are a stark reminder of how vital it is to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season ...

The National Hurricane Center said there are no tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin and no tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next seven days, which includes the Memorial Day weekend. Forecasters are tracking a tropical wave in the central Atlantic. It's moving west at 11 mph.

Another round of severe weather is expected Tuesday and one of the ways the public stays informed will go offline temporarily.The National Weather Service says the NOAA Weather Radio Transmitters will be down through May 21 for a mandatory system upgrade.