3 h. ago 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 management officials.

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7 h. ago Deadly Texas flood exposes 'neglected' weather alert system Trump aims to modernize

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems for better early warnings.

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9 h. ago Meteorologists Say the National Weather Service Did Its Job in Texas

DOGE cut hundreds of jobs at the NWS, but experts who spoke to WIRED say the agency accurately predicted the state's weekend flood risk.

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17 h. ago Flooded Areas of Texas Could Get Several More Inches of Rain

The National Weather Service warned of “extremely dangerous” conditions on Saturday, and urged people in some areas to seek higher ground immediately.

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22 h. ago In Texas Flooding, the Most Urgent Alerts Came in the Middle of the Night

The National Weather Service issued a series of upgraded warnings in quick succession as rivers across the region began to rise.

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3 d. ago National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Alaska’s western North Slope

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Alaska’s western North Slope  Anchorage Daily News

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9 d. ago What's that in the sky? We're not sure, but the fireball was very bright

The object was likely either a meteor or space junk, with most sightings of the streak of light and fireball coming from Georgia and South Carolina, the National Weather Service said.

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9 d. ago National Weather Service confirms trio of tornadoes hit Benton, Washington counties earlier this month

National Weather Service confirms trio of tornadoes hit Benton, Washington counties earlier this month  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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1 week ago Heat emergency declared in Boston through Tuesday during summer’s first heat wave

With humidity, temperatures will feel like 100 to 110 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service warned. The post Heat emergency declared in Boston through Tuesday during summer’s first heat wave appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season

For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat.

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2 w. ago Americans told to avoid coffee during extreme heat warning in 3 states

The National Weather Service caution against coffee consumption during extreme heat in three states. A dietitian-nutritionist suggests milk as a better hydration option.

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3 w. ago National Weather Service issues Alaska’s first ever heat advisory

National Weather Service issues Alaska’s first ever heat advisory  New York Post

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3 w. ago US National Weather Service issues Alaska's first ever heat advisory

US National Weather Service issues Alaska's first ever heat advisory  Stuff

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3 w. ago National Weather Service Issues First Heat Advisory Ever For Alaska This Weekend, But There's A Catch

National Weather Service Issues First Heat Advisory Ever For Alaska This Weekend, But There's A Catch  MSN

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3 w. ago The Viral Storm Streamers Predicting Deadly Tornadoes—Sometimes Faster Than the Government

Storm streamers are using radars and AI robots to predict extreme weather for millions of YouTube subscribers, in some cases faster than the National Weather Service, which has been gutted by DOGE.

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3 w. ago National Weather Service issues flood watch for Monday in Washington County region

National Weather Service issues flood watch for Monday in Washington County region  The Herald-Mail

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3 w. ago National Weather Service issues tornado watch for Washington County and southeast areas

National Weather Service issues tornado watch for Washington County and southeast areas  Yahoo

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4 w. ago Law Would Make Most National Weather Service Workers Hard to Fire

A bill introduced Friday would classify forecasters and other staff as critical public safety roles. It comes after the Weather Service lost nearly 600 people to DOGE cuts.

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