3 h. ago US prepares for deadly floods with many National Weather Service offices understaffed

Dangerous weather comes after Trump administration job cuts left nearly half of offices with 20% vacancy ratesDonald Trump on Friday approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky as the central US braces for what experts in the region have warned could be a “generational” flooding event, as severe spring storms that have killed at least seven continue to wreak havoc.Millions are affected across a swath of the US stretching from Texas to Ohio, and the powerful storm system that has raged for two days is expected to stall over the country’s midsection, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, fueling further deluges and possible tornadoes in areas already drenched from thunderstorms bringing heavy rains. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Tornado damage is taking longer to confirm in some areas as the National Weather Service deals with staff shortages

Scientists have warned that the loss of employees could result in forecasting disruptions

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6 h. ago Data obtained by AP shows 20% vacancy rates at nearly half of National Weather Service offices

Data obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland

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7 h. ago Trump issues emergency declaration for Kentucky as storms threaten heavy flooding

A deadly US storm system may intensify on Friday after killing seven throughout the central statesDonald Trump on Friday approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky as the central US braces for what experts in the region have warned could be a “generational” flooding event, as severe spring storms that have killed at least seven continue to wreak havoc.Millions are affected across a swath of the US stretching from Texas to Ohio, and the powerful storm system that has raged for two days is expected to stall over the country’s midsection, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, fueling further deluges and possible tornadoes in areas already drenched from thunderstorms bringing heavy rains. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US

At least six people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest

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28 h. ago What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

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34 h. ago Severe storms and tornadoes rip across US south and midwest, killing one person

Rare tornado emergency declared in Arkansas city as homes ripped apart and warnings issued in multiple statesViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least one person and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes and upturning cars across multiple states.Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi on Wednesday evening. In Arkansas, the National Weather Service told residents: “This is a life threatening situation. Seek shelter now.” Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Severe storms and tornadoes rip across US south and midwest, killing at least one person

Rare tornado emergency declared in Arkansas city as homes ripped apart and warnings issued in multiple statesViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least one person and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes and upturning cars across multiple states.Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi on Wednesday evening. In Arkansas, the National Weather Service told residents: “This is a life threatening situation. Seek shelter now.” Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Forecasters warn of deadly floods and strong tornadoes in parts of the Midwest and South

As severe thunderstorms threaten to hit parts of the Midwest and South, forecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding, strong tornadoes and baseball-sized hail

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3 d. ago Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US in coming days

Forecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding and strong tornadoes in coming days from a new round of storms

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4 d. ago 3 killed when tree hits vehicle in Michigan and damage reported in Tennessee amid widespread storms

Authorities in Michigan say three family members died after a tree struck their vehicle as powerful storms swept across the region

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5 d. ago Rain turns to ice, cuts power in Great Lakes region while Tennessee braces for wild weather

Thousands of people have no power in Wisconsin and northern Michigan after freezing rain brought down trees and power lines

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7 d. ago Severe storms flood streets and prompt water rescues in South Texas

South Texas is trying to dry out after severe thunderstorms flooded streets, forced the closure of an airport and had authorities conducting more than 50 water rescues as many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles on roadways and parking lots

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1 week ago Federal workers describe dire conditions as they return to office, including BYO toilet paper and bringing garbage home

Federal workers are being forced to work in the office five days per week in consolidated office space with understaffed cleaning crews and dwindling office supplies

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1 week ago Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launches

With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations

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2 w. ago National Weather Service suspends critically important forecasting practice after DOGE devastation

The move — which comes after a severe weather outbreak last weekend resulted in dozens of deaths — has drawn strong reactions from forecasters and meteorologists on social media

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2 w. ago Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires

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2 w. ago Dust storms rage across New Mexico as transit authorities close major highways to avoid pileups

Dust storms are raging across much of New Mexico

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2 w. ago Residents take stock after storms and tornadoes kill 36 in US south over weekend

Portions of eastern US under watch for dangerous winds and tornadoes as storm moves out on SundayPortions of Pennsylvania, New York, and mid-Atlantic and south-east states were still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging wind and tornadoes, as the death toll from weekend storms rose to 36 people across six states.In a White House statement, Donald Trump said he was monitoring the tornadoes and storms, adding that “36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Threat of tornadoes moves to US South after big storm unleashes winds and fans wildfires

The threat of tornadoes is moving east into the Mississippi Valley and Deep South a day after a massive storm system moving across the country unleashed winds that damaged buildings, whipped up dust storms that caused deadly crashes and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states

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