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More questions are emerging about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's role before deadly floods swept through parts of Central Texas. CBS News' David Schechter reports.
Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can respond in the future to major weather events.
The Department of Defense's announcement that it would end a weather-data sharing program surprised some climate watchdogs but forecasters assure it does not heighten risks.
In response to concerns, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) said it is actively working to address staffing shortages.
Neil Jacobs has vowed to place science, human safety and technological innovation at the forefront of operations if confirmed as NOAA's administrator.
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Texas Democratic Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett have demanded details and documents from federal agencies tasked with tracking and responding to disasters following the devastating floods
AccuWeather forecasters are keeping an eye on an area close to Florida which shows some potential for tropical development July 15-18.
Neil Jacobs, Trump's nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, testified before the Senate.
The Trump administration's budget plan for 2026 would eliminate the lab that developed a key flash flooding tool.
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'This Is Really Grotesque': When Chris Van Hollen Sounded The Alarm Over Trump's NOAA Cuts During RallyDuring his remarks at a rally in February, Senator Chris Van Hollen sounded the alarm over the Trump Administration's cuts to NOAA. Van Hollen stated, "This is really grotesque."