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National Weather Service says Central Texas offices were fully staffed during floods
The National Weather Service says its Central Texas office was prepared for the devastating storms, but understaffed offices ...
Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know
After the catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas on July 4, 2025, users online claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump ...
See how the Texas floods unfolded and why Camp Mystic was in a hazardous location
Maps show how heavy rainfall and rocky terrain helped create the devastating Texas floods that have killed more than 120 ...
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.
History warned of the Central Texas flood: Why the danger on the Guadalupe River wasn't a surprise
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow ...
How much warning was there? A timeline of National Weather Service alerts for Hill Country flooding
For days before catastrophic floods left parts of Central Texas inundated, the National Weather Service was tracking the ...
5 Key Weather Ingredients That Led To Texas Floods
It has been a week since catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country. At the time of writing the death toll exceeded 120 ...
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After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared
There's no sense in finger-pointing over whether or not alerts went out fast enough in Texas, said Landry. As she sees it, ...
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 ...
Texas meteorologist: Federal cuts not solely to blame for flood preparation
Chief Meteorologist Alex Garcia of Fox 29 in San Antonio is speaking out about what went wrong during the deadly Texas floods ...
Meteorologists Say the National Weather Service Did Its Job in Texas
DOGE cut hundreds of jobs at the NWS, but experts who spoke to WIRED say the agency accurately predicted the state's weekend ...
Some weather models predicted the Texas flood. Why did the official forecast miss it?
Weather model data shows the National Weather Service had reason to warn of higher flood risks. Still, meteorologists say the agency made reasonable predictions.