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After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared
There's no sense in finger-pointing over whether or not alerts went out fast enough in Texas, said Landry. As she sees it, ...
Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts
Privatization would diminish a central role the federal government has played in weather forecasting since the 1800s, which ...
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.
Some weather models predicted the Texas flood. Why did the official forecast miss it?
Weather model data shows the National Weather Service had reason to warn of higher flood risks. Still, meteorologists say the agency made reasonable predictions.
The U.S. faces more frequent extreme weather events, but attitudes and actions aren't keeping up
Before 2021, the typically temperate Pacific Northwest and western Canada seemed highly unlikely to get a killer heat wave, ...
After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response
Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency ...
Central Texas flash floods leave more than 100 dead: What to know
At least 82 people have died, including 27 campers from Camp Mystic, following Texas flash floods that caused devastation ...