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Across Texas, key positions at National Weather Service are vacant
Key positions at National Weather Service offices across Texas are vacant, sowing doubt over the state’s ability to respond to natural disasters as rescuers comb through the flood-ravaged Hill Country.
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Assessing Claims About Cuts to NOAA and NWS in the Wake of Texas Flooding
At a news conference on Friday, local officials claimed that NWS forecasts in the days leading up to the floods were inaccurate. On Saturday, Ron Filipkowski, the editor in chief
NWS warnings came hours in advance, but still may not have reached Texas flood victims
After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible gaps in the warning system.
Federal leaders spar on NWS flood warning response, pose safety review after Texas disaster
In the aftermath of deadly Hill Country flooding, Texas’ junior U.S. Senator is defending the National Weather Service, as questions surface over the agency’s forecast timing, urgency and
Schumer asks inspector general to investigate link between NWS staff cuts and Texas flood
Chuck Schumer asked acting Inspector General Roderick Anderson to investigate if recent NWS staff cuts affected the death toll from the Texas floods.
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Murphy says Trump cuts to NWS may be responsible for Texas death toll
As the search for survivors continues in Texas after this weekend’s devastating flood, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is questioning whether cuts to the National Weather Service may have contributed to the death toll.
NWS union says Central Texas office was prepared, but understaffed offices may not be
Deadly flood in Texas sparks a debate over whether recent cuts and staffing shortages led to a greater loss of life.
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DC flood and tornado warning issued by NWS days after flash floods leave 104 dead in Texas
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the District of Columbia, Arlington, and Alexandria until 8:45 PM EDT, as severe storms continue to hit the region
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