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Washington heat warnings: See high temperatures across the state today, July 8
The National Weather Service is forecasting parts of Washington will see potentially dangerously hot temperatures in the ...
Eric Swalwell says NWS staff cuts prevented ‘earlier, better warning’ of flooding
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) echoed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-CA) in blaming the NWS layoffs in February for the slow response time to the Texas floods, which killed at least 104 people as ...
Climate change makes deadly floods more likely — but Washington is responding with cuts
The disaster that unfolded in Kerr County, Texas shows how many communities will struggle to prepare for extreme weather as ...
Schumer wants probe of National Weather Service response in Texas
The U.S. Senate's top Democrat on Monday asked a government watchdog to investigate whether cuts at the National Weather ...
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Texas floods spark debate over National Weather Service job cuts - NBC4 Washington
Deadly Texas floods spark debate over weather service staffing cuts Questions remain about the level of coordination and communication between NWS and local officials on the night of the disaster.
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Washington D.C. to Enjoy Sunny 4th of July, NWS Cautions on Air Quality for Sensitive Groups
NWS predicts sunny 4th of July for D.C. with a high of 87°F but issues Air Quality Alert for sensitive groups.
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White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.