Overwhelming shares of Republicans and Democrats view the National Weather Service favorably
% who have a(n) __ opinion of the National Weather Service

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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Overwhelming shares of Republicans and Democrats view the National Weather Service favorably
% who have a(n) __ opinion of the National Weather Service
| Year | Agency | Group | Favorable | Unfavorable | Not sure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Weather Service | Total | 76 | 11 | 13 |
| 2026 | National Weather Service | Total | 72 | 13 | 15 |
| 2025 | National Weather Service | Rep/Lean Rep | 75 | 14 | 11 |
| 2026 | National Weather Service | Rep/Lean Rep | 70 | 13 | 16 |
| 2025 | National Weather Service | Dem/Lean Dem | 81 | 8 | 11 |
| 2026 | National Weather Service | Dem/Lean Dem | 75 | 13 | 12 |
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER