Former noaa heads warn that massive firings at the agency will endanger lives and hurt the U.S. economy by disrupting critical weather forecasts and monitoring services.

noaa is the federal weather and oceans agency facing massive firings.

Admiral tim gallaudet warned about the firings' impacts on safety and economy.

Former noaa Administrator rick spinrad expressed concerns about the firings.

Private meteorologist ryan maue commented on the limitations of private meteorology without noaa.

elon musk defended federal workforce cuts, asserting it was 'common sense'.