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Staffing Cuts at NWS and the Tragic Flooding in Texas
Q: Is it true that if President Donald Trump hadn’t defunded the National Weather Service, the death toll in the Texas ...
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These meteorologists spent years at the NWS in Texas. Here's what they think of staffing issues.
For years, employees say, they've had to do more with less. But the ability to fill in the gaps became strained to the ...
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 ...
Did NWS staff shortages contribute to deadly Texas floods? John Morales answers
As authorities continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods that have killed more than 100 people, including at least 28 ...
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.
Texas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and population
From 1959 to 2019, 1,069 people died in Texas in flooding, which is nearly one-fifth of the total 5,724 flood fatalities in ...
I’m a Climate Scientist in Texas. Here’s What the Floods Tell Us
As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding.
Texas floods: As crews respond to catastrophic Hill Country floods, key National Weather Service jobs are vacant across the state
Cuts to the National Weather Service has ignited debate about the agency's ability to respond to emergency weather events, ...