Officials in Flooded Texas Defend Response Amid Threats

A commissioner in Kerr County, where the worst flooding occurred, said people were “cursing us for our decisions.” Official evacuations did not occur for hours after the first Weather Service warning.

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Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response

As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.

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The Future of Weather Prediction Is Here. Maybe.

Thanks to A.I., companies like WindBorne hope to usher in a golden age of forecasting. But they rely in part on government data — and the agency that provides it is in turmoil.

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Trump Looks to Avoid Casting Blame in Texas Flood as Democrats Question Cuts

The White House rebuked critics for raising questions about the administration’s efforts to shrink federal agencies that deal with disaster preparedness and response.

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Three Big Questions After the Texas Floods

The Trump administration and its predecessors will face scrutiny over the disaster that has killed more than 100 people.

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National Weather Service Issues More Flash Flood Warnings in Texas Hill Country

The National Weather Service issued several more flash flood warnings on Sunday afternoon and told people to seek higher ground.

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It’s Heating Up Outside. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal.

Judson Jones, The New York Times’s resident meteorologist, discussed this week’s stifling heat and how to prepare for the next temperature spike.

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Central Park Hits Its Hottest Temperature Since 2012

New York’s official temperature gauge hit 99 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. It could climb even higher.

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Why Humidity Makes the Temperature Feel Worse During a Heat Wave

Some hot days feel even worse thanks to high humidity, trapped heat and dew points. Cities are especially vulnerable.

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Google DeepMind and National Hurricane Center Join on New A.I. Model

The National Hurricane Center will experiment with the company’s DeepMind program to enhance the work of its expert meteorologists.

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