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Trump Deflects Blame on NWS Staffing Cuts Amidst Historic Texas Flooding

Trump Deflects Blame on NWS Staffing Cuts Amidst Historic Texas Flooding

Trump Deflects Blame on NWS Staffing Cuts Amidst Historic Texas Flooding In the wake of catastrophic flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas, former President Donald Trump publicly asserted that personnel cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) under his administration were not a factor in the tragedy. Speaking from his golf club in New Jersey, Trump attributed the disaster to a “100-year catastrophe,” absolving both his own administration and the preceding “Biden setup” from blame. “This was the thing that…

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Texas Flood Disaster Fuels Urgent Debate on Trump’s NWS Staffing Reductions

Texas Flood Disaster Fuels Urgent Debate on Trump’s NWS Staffing Reductions

Texas Flood Disaster Fuels Urgent Debate on Trump’s NWS Staffing Reductions A devastating flash flood event in the Texas Hill Country last Friday, claiming at least 80 lives, has ignited a fierce debate over the adequacy of National Weather Service (NWS) staffing levels under the Trump administration. Local officials have criticized what they describe as insufficient forecasts, prompting renewed scrutiny of President Trump’s deep cuts to the federal weather agency. While current and former NWS officials defended the agency, pointing…

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Widespread Extreme Heat Forecast Across the US

Widespread Extreme Heat Forecast Across the US

Widespread Extreme Heat Forecast Across the US A significant heatwave is predicted to impact large portions of the United States, with record-breaking temperatures anticipated in several regions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued various weather alerts across multiple states. In Colorado, a heat advisory is in effect for the Interstate 25 corridor from Larimer to Douglas counties and much of the Eastern Plains. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in metro Denver and up to…

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Widespread Extreme Heat Wave Impacts Millions Across the Eastern United States

Widespread Extreme Heat Wave Impacts Millions Across the Eastern United States

Widespread Extreme Heat Wave Impacts Millions Across the Eastern United States A significant heat wave impacted a large portion of the eastern United States, beginning during the weekend and extending into the following week. The National Weather Service (NWS) characterized this as the first major heat wave of the season. By Sunday, over 140 million Americans were under extreme heat alerts, with this number rising to 200 million when including heat advisories. This constitutes one of the most extensive heat…

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