As the summer hurricane season looms, so too do cuts to the federal workforce, including the National Weather Service.

Recent government cuts have raised questions about whether President Donald Trump's administration will aim to dismantle and privatize the National Weather Service.

While most of the damage was likely caused by harsh, straight-line winds, they will be checking to see if tornadoes may have touched down.

A wind advisory has been issued for northwest Louisiana by the National Weather Service until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, with wind gusts expected up to 40 mph. "Tree limbs could be blow down and a few power outages may result," NWS said,

Alabama temperatures on Tuesday were at least 10 degrees or more above the average, according to weather service data.

Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches.

A National Weather Services forecast shows rising temperatures across the Valley, and comes with a warning and safety tips for pet owners.

There is an elevated risk of wildfire spread on Saturday afternoon in those counties due to a combination of dry and windy conditions, according to the The National Weather Service. Humidity values will range from 30 to 35 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to the lower 80s.