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Data showed Texas’s flood risk was rising. The forecast didn’t change.
Weather model data show the National Weather Service had reason to warn of higher flood risks. Still, meteorologists said the agency had made reasonable predictions.
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 ...
Beleaguered Weather Service defends its forecasts as Texas officials point fingers over flood warnings
Texas forecasters issued a series of early-morning warnings about “life-threatening flooding” along the Guadalupe River.
White House pushes back on criticism of weather service around Texas flooding
The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of ...
Experts Question If Weather Service Was Operating at Its Best Ahead of Texas Floods Amid Trump’s Cuts
"A lot of the weather forecast offices now are not operating at full complement of staff," said the former lead of NOAA.
Texas flood highlights deadly climate risk from extreme weather
As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and ...
National Weather Service Defends Forecasts After Texas Flooding Tragedy Sparked Criticism from Local Officials
In the wake of the central Texas flash flooding, after local officials pointed fingers at the National Weather Service for ...
Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll — but weather-alert timeline and even experts critical of prez debunk claims
In this particular case, we have seen absolutely nothing to suggest that current staffing or budget issues within NOAA and ...
Texas flood rescue teams continue to search for more than 160 missing people as death toll climbs
Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still ...