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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 ...
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.
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 ...
Flash Floods Prompt Evacuation of Responders Near Deadly Texas Flood Site
"FLASH FLOOD WARNING in effect for the Kerr County Camp Mystic Area," Dylan Federico, KDFW Meteorologist posted on X Sunday evening, adding, "First responders are being evacuated." The warning came at ...
Austin weather: Flash flood warning, water rescues amid flooding in Travis County
Austin-Travis County EMS has responded to about two dozen water rescues as a flooding emergency is unfolding in western ...
Search for Texas flood victims enters third day, with more rain forecast
The search for over two dozen children missing from a girls' summer camp hit by flash floods in Texas entered a third day on ...