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A perfect storm of circumstances created a worst-case scenario for flooded Texas communities
In the early hours of Independence Day, rain pelted sleeping communities in central Texas. No one knew yet how devastating ...
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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 ...
'A lot of misinformation' | Texas Agriculture commissioner debunks weather modification claims in wake of deadly Hill Country floods
"Let's put an end to the conspiracy theories and stop blaming others," Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a ...
In Texas, cutting-edge weather forecasts hit their limits as Trump budget cuts loom
Climate change is making severe storms worse, heightening the need for the development of advanced forecasting models, but ...
After deadly Texas floods, why Oklahoma's emergency managers 'think of the worst' when preparing for storms
Flooding is the deadliest natural disaster facing Oklahomans, a threat far greater than tornadoes. In the United States, ...
Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods
Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s staffing cuts to the ...
Here’s Why the Deadly Storm Quickly Intensified in Texas
Thunderstorms and moisture from the Gulf were among the ingredients that led to catastrophic weather and flooding in the Hill ...
Tornado damages homes in Texas as ice storms kill at least 6 on the roads
Tornado damages homes in Texas as ice storms kill at least 6 on the roads Record highs were expected on the East Coast as a winter storm crawled across the U.S. February 20, 2018 ...