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Texas flood highlights deadly climate risk at crucial moment
As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and ...
Texas Democrat seeks answers on ‘missing key’ weather personnel as flood deaths rise
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) commented on key vacancies in the National Weather Service following deadly flooding in central ...
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How good was the forecast? Texas officials and the National Weather Service disagree
As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the ...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency ...
National Weather Service Defends Forecasts After Texas Flooding Tragedy Sparked Criticism from Local Officials
Emergency alerts gave "preliminary lead times of more than three hours before flash flooding conditions occurred," the agency ...
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.
Flood threat still looms over battered Texas Hill Country: See flood warnings
Flood watches have been issued by the National Weather Service until at least 7 p.m. CT July 6 in Hill Country and along the ...
New flash flood warning issued for Kerr County until 7:30 p.m. Sunday
An addition 2 inches of rain may cause river levels to rise by 2-3 feet Sunday afternoon and evening. Travel is not ...
N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood alerts issued as strong storms ramp up
Parts of New Jersey are starting to get pelted by strong thunderstorms with heavy downpours, small hail and gusty winds, ...