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Trump’s NOAA pick appears in confirmation hearing days after Texas floods

In the five months since Trump chose Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator, hundreds of NOAA scientists and meteorologists have left the agency through a combination of firings, buyouts and retirements.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

E&E News · 2h

NOAA nominees face questions on Texas floods, staff cuts

Two top NOAA picks will have their confirmation hearing as lawmakers address the fallout from this weekend's deadly floods.

Texas, flash flood

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 100 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

CBS News on MSN · 33m

Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas, including Camp Mystic

Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River rose rapidly.

USA Today · 12h

Devastating flooding in Texas seen in before and after satellite images

Search and rescue operations in Texas continue after heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River, sending floodwaters roaring through the area.

Texas, flooding

The Dallas Morning News · 17m

Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before deadly flood

The Associated Press has assembled an approximate timeline of the 48 hours before, during and after the deadly flash flood, beginning with the activation of the state’s emergency response resources on July 2 — the same day Texas signed off on the camp’s emergency plan for disasters.

NBC New York · 1d

NWS warnings came hours in advance, but still may not have reached Texas flood victims

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible gaps in the warning system.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Kerr County lacked ‘last mile’ warning to get NWS alerts to residents before Texas flash floods

Many warnings from the National Weather Service went out to Kerr County, Texas, but the area wasn't equipped with sirens to wake residents up.

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Across Texas, key positions at National Weather Service are vacant

Key positions at National Weather Service offices across Texas are vacant, sowing doubt over the state’s ability to respond ...

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DOGE cuts contributed to Texas flood impact—former NOAA administrator

Former NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad said an NWS vacancy could have been why some people didn't receive flood warnings.

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Schumer asks inspector general to investigate link between NWS staff cuts and Texas flood

Chuck Schumer asked acting Inspector General Roderick Anderson to investigate if recent NWS staff cuts affected the death ...

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Texas floods latest: Death toll surpasses 110 and 173 still missing as governor fears ‘more could be added to list’

Death toll surpasses 110 and 173 still missing as governor fears ‘more could be added to list’ - At least 161 people remain missing in Kerr County alone, which has seen no rescues since Friday ...

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'Lives are at stake:' Deadly Texas storms puts spotlight on Trump's weather agency cuts

While experts say the National Weather Service issued alerts in a timely manner over the weekend, the deadly incident carries ...

NWS union says Central Texas office was prepared, but understaffed offices may not be

NWS forecasters union says there was adequate staffing when deadly floods swept through Central Texas, but warns other ...

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Mexico Sends Help to Texas to Deal With Floods: What to Know

Mexico has sent water rescue teams and firefighters to help in Texas after the holiday weekend floods that have killed at ...

1don MSNOpinion

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.

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