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Staffing Cuts at NWS and the Tragic Flooding in Texas
Q: Is it true that if President Donald Trump hadn’t defunded the National Weather Service, the death toll in the Texas ...
Texas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and population
A study puts the spotlight on Texas as the leading U.S. state by far for flood-related deaths, with more than 1,000 of them ...
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These meteorologists spent years at the NWS in Texas. Here's what they think of staffing issues.
For years, employees say, they've had to do more with less. But the ability to fill in the gaps became strained to the ...
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 ...
Did NWS staff shortages contribute to deadly Texas floods? John Morales answers
As authorities continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods that have killed more than 100 people, including at least 28 ...
'I've never seen anything like this': President Trump says in visit to flood-ravaged Texas
"It’s hard to believe the devastation," Trump said. "Trees that are 100 years old just ripped out of the ground. I've never ...
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.
I’m a Climate Scientist in Texas. Here’s What the Floods Tell Us
As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding.