COLUMN: Cornyn Discusses Catastrophic Floods in Central Texas, Holds Moment of Silence on Senate Floor

COLUMN: Cornyn discusses catastrophic floods in Central Texas, holds moment of silence on Senate floor

WASHINGTON – Tuesday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the catastrophic floods that have devastated communities across Central Texas and taken more than 100 lives thus far, highlighted some of the heroic rescue and recovery efforts after…

Despite Catastrophic Flooding, Drought Persists in Parts of Central Texas - Inside Climate News

Such extreme variability is consistent with a warming climate that amplifies wet and dry air, intensifying both rain and drought—often in communities in close proximity to one another, as in the Texas Hill Country.By Dylan BaddourLong-term drought persists in Texas despite catastrophic flooding that hit parts of the state last week. The torrential rainfall, which killed at least 120 people, alleviated the dry spell in some areas and boosted dwin…

Cleanup efforts begin in Texas following catastrophic flooding event - EUROPE SAYS

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It has been one week since deadly flooding occurred in Kerr County, Texas, leaving over 100 people dead.

CNN10 Catastrophic Texas Floods

This week on CNN10: We’re covering the aftermath of the historic flooding in Texas. Then, we’ll head to Chile, where the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is getting ready to scan the skies and change how we see the universe. Finally, we’ll look at Tesla’s bold new rollout of robotaxis and why some people…

Despite Catastrophic Flooding, Drought Persists in Parts of Central Texas

Such extreme variability is consistent with a warming climate that amplifies wet and dry air, intensifying both rain and drought-often in communities in close proximity to one another, as in the Texas Hill Country. By Dylan Baddour Long-term drought persists in Texas despite catastrophic flooding that hit parts of the state last week. The torrential rainfall, which killed at least 120 people, alleviated the dry spell in some areas and boosted dw…

Michael Mann on Texas Flooding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH8_EDxl9Ko A lot here. Mann starts at 7:22 if you're rushed. No surprise - warmer air holds more water.Mann underlines how storms can entrain more moisture, and are more likely to stall in a climate changed world.