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Extreme weather events like Texas rain are more likely to occur due to climate change, scientists warn
Cllimate change is likely to make extreme weather events like those experienced in Texas occur more intensely and more ...
The Texas Floods Were a Natural Disaster, Not a Policy Disaster
There's no evidence that cuts to the National Weather Service impacted the response to the weekend's tragic flash floods.
Sen. Cruz says National Weather Service issued timely warnings, but that serious examination is needed to ensure people receive them
Amid criticism of budget cuts at NWS, Sen. Ted Cruz defended the agency, saying meteorologists did their job and were not short-staffed during the early morning hours of July Fourth.
Sen. Ted Cruz calls National Weather Service criticism 'partisan finger pointing'
The National Weather Service issued several forecasts Tuesday through Thursday morning, warning of the risk of flash flooding ...
National Weather Service union leadership says Texas offices were adequately staffed but staffing concerns persist nationwide
Thomas Fahy, the Office Legislative Director for the National Weather Service Employees Union, says their San Angelo and San ...
Schumer asks inspector general to investigate link between NWS staff cuts and Texas flood
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent a letter to Department of Commerce acting Inspector General Roderick ...
Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens
Dangerous amounts of rain caused flash flooding in parts of Texas, destroying homes and cars on Independence Day. Here's a ...