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Trump defends NWS forecast ahead of Texas flood as he faces scrutiny over cuts
Some have argued the Trump administration's NWS cuts led to a forecast that underestimated the amount of rain in Kerr County, Texas.
Texas Hill Country recovery, cleanup teams to face brutal July weather conditions
Blistering sun and July heat and humidity will provide challenges for recovery and cleanup efforts in the aftermath of the ...
“Hope is not a plan": Texas meteorologist talks the forecast preceding the deadly Hill Country flood
Renowned Texas meteorologist Troy Kimmel spoke on Inside Texas Politics about the forecast preceding the deadly flooding in ...
How weather conditions set the stage for the deadly Texas flash floods
Meteorologists say incredible amounts of moisture in the air fueled a storm that moved slowly over central Texas, creating ...
Texas flood deaths rise to 120; search for missing continues on day 7
At least 120 people have been found dead since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the river and flowed through homes and youth camps ...
Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know
After the catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas on July 4, 2025, users online claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Experts Question If Weather Service Was Operating at Its Best Ahead of Texas Floods Amid Trump’s Cuts
"A lot of the weather forecast offices now are not operating at full complement of staff," said the former lead of NOAA.
Weather Service Staffing 'Clearly a Concern' Ahead of Deadly Texas Floods
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut hundreds of jobs as the National Weather Service earlier this year.
Texas officials take questions as recovery efforts continue following deadly flooding
In hard-hit Kerr County, the death toll has climbed to 95, including 36 children, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at a ...