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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 ...
National Weather Service expert says scientific factors combine to create Flash Flood Alley
National Weather Service Meteorologist Kate Abshire says Flash Flood Alley contains several flooding characteristics to create the perfect storm.
NWS expands Texas flood watch to include San Antonio
The flood warning is in effect until Tuesday, July 15, at 7 a.m. for the Frio River. NWS said that major flooding is forecast ...
NWS issues flood watch for Central Texas areas hit by July 4 floods. See map of counties
Parts of Central Texas are under yet another flood watch this weekend. The impacted areas are the same as those hit by the ...
After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA can affect weather response
President Donald Trump has indicated wanting to phase out FEMA and have emergency responses be handled by states. Though the ...
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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AI couldn’t forecast Texas floods. Trump’s NOAA cuts won’t help.
The administration wants to reduce the agency's budget by $2.2 billion, eliminating research that might help advance AI weather models.
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UI professor reflects on Texas flooding and proposed NOAA cuts
Professor Jeffrey Frame, who teaches and conducts research in meteorology, discusses proposed NOAA budget cuts and the Texas ...
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.
Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...