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Texas NWS office had no warning coordination meteorologist during the flood. Did it make a difference?
On the night the deadly floodwaters raged down the Guadalupe River in Texas, the National Weather Service forecast office in Austin/San Antonio was missing a key member of its team: the warning coordination meteorologist,
Flood advisory issued for Martin and Pitt counties Sunday evening, says the NWS
On Sunday at 5:34 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Martin and Pitt counties.
NWS issues flood watch for Central Texas areas hit by July 4 floods. See map of counties
Parts of Central Texas are under yet another flood watch this weekend. The impacted areas are the same as those hit by the July 4 deadly floods.
NWS predicts potential flash floods Sunday in the Texas Hill Country
Through the rest of the evening on Sunday, the NWS is predicting a level two of four (slight) risk of storms across the majority of South Central Texas. Rainfall amounts of two to four inches is expected, while some areas could see pockets of nine to 12 inches of rainfall in certain regions.
Flood warning or watch? Know the difference
When the National Weather Service Office issues a flood watch, or a flash flood watch, the forecast has the potential for rainfall of one inch per hour or repeatedly over a span of a few or many hours. These locations indicated by the watch should be aware of their locations and surroundings regarding the flooding potential.
Did NOAA fail to alert people before floods?
More questions are emerging about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's role before deadly floods swept through parts of Central Texas. CBS News' David Schechter reports.
Flash flood warning issued as storms bring heavy rain to Iowa; NWS reviewing past rotation
Heavy rain caused flooding issues in Ames and rotation was observed in clouds around the Iowa Speedway in Newton as the area was under a tornado warning. All watches and warnings have expired for central Iowa, but major flooding continues in some eastern Iowa communities after heavy rain and possible tornadoes.
UPDATE: Flash flood warning active for Dare County Thursday night, says the NWS
At 6:56 p.m. on Thursday, the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated flash flood warning in effect until 9 p.m. for Dare County.
Would ‘Cat 5’ Flood Messaging Have Changed Actions In Texas?
Would a flood scale like those used for hurricanes and tornadoes have prompted different actions by Texas officals and the public before July 4th flooding?
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