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Are Donald Trump's NOAA cuts to blame for Texas flood tragedy? What to know
Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.
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 ...
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Flood predictions could worsen when Trump’s cuts take hold
Forecasts and warnings largely worked during the Texas catastrophe. Those systems are expected to degrade as President Donald ...
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Schumer requests probe into impact of staffing cuts on Texas flood response
The Trump administration denies the hundreds of reductions to the National Weather Service workforce had any effect on preparations.
Key National Weather Service weather prediction leadership roles in Ohio remain empty
The National Weather Service's Wilmington, Ohio office has vacancies in 2 of 3 key leadership positions. What is being done to fill the office?
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 ...
5 N.J. counties placed under a flood watch until 2 a.m. Wednesday caused by heavy rainfall
The National Weather Service released a flood watch at 2:08 a.m. on Tuesday valid from 2 p.m. until Wednesday 2 a.m. for ...
Flood advisory affecting Caswell County until early Monday, says the NWS
A flood advisory was released by the NWS Blacksburg VA on Sunday at 6:42 p.m. in effect until Monday at 12:45 a.m. for ...
Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll — but weather-alert timeline and even experts critical of prez debunk claims
In this particular case, we have seen absolutely nothing to suggest that current staffing or budget issues within NOAA and ...