Deadly Texas Flash Floods Prompt Scrutiny of Emergency Alerts and Federal Response
- Over 90 people died in Texas floods over the weekend, including 27 at Camp Mystic, as officials continue search efforts amid controversy over forecasting staffing.
- Following unprecedented rainfall, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch on July 3 and warnings with over three hours lead time, despite controversy over staffing cuts, officials say.
- Leavitt stated the NWS Austin/San Antonio office was fully staffed and issued timely warnings despite unprecedented rainfall, affirming forecast accuracy amid staffing cuts.
- Schumer called for an investigation into NWS staffing, Democrats pressed for details on cuts, and Trump plans to visit Texas on Friday.
- Former NWS officials warn that budget cuts and staff reductions threaten future flood forecasting accuracy and disaster preparedness efforts.
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