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White House fights claims that NWS staffing hurt Texas flood response
The White House pushed back Monday against claims that the DOGE cuts to the National Weather Service played a role in the deadly floods that swept through Texas Hill Country.
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 ...
'Partisan finger pointing': Sen. Ted Cruz responds to NWS funding criticism over Texas flood alerts
The National Weather Service issued several forecasts Tuesday through Thursday morning, warning of the risk of flash flooding ...
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.
Schumer wants probe of National Weather Service response in Texas
The U.S. Senate's top Democrat on Monday asked a government watchdog to investigate whether cuts at the National Weather ...
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.
Deadly Texas flood exposes 'neglected' weather alert system Trump aims to modernize
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems ...
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 ...