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07/07/25

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Post #: 79706366

Originally posted by pintohoo: ↑
you could not possibly have read all the reference material I gave you - stop lying

now here's more for you to actually read ---- make sure NOT to miss the beginning - AND it's referenced
''During the catastrophic Texas floods, the local National Weather Service (NWS) offices were missing two essential leadership roles:
Meteorologist in Charge
Warning Coordination Meteorologist (the key liaison with county and state emergency officials)''
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National Weather Service Staffing Gaps During the Texas Flood Disaster

Key Facts

Critical Vacancies:
During the catastrophic Texas floods, the local National Weather Service (NWS) offices were missing two essential leadership roles:
Meteorologist in Charge
Warning Coordination Meteorologist (the key liaison with county and state emergency officials)
Reason for Vacancies:
The warning coordination meteorologist position became vacant on April 30, 2025, after the previous holder accepted an early retirement package. This package was offered as part of the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s efforts to reduce the federal workforce, with the alternative being potential termination at a later date. The administration did not hire a replacement for this critical role1 2 3 4.
Impact on Flood Response:
The absence of these roles meant:
No senior meteorologist was available to oversee operations or coordinate warnings.
No dedicated staff member was available to communicate directly with local and state emergency management, which is a core function of the warning coordination meteorologist.
This lack of liaison and leadership contributed to communication breakdowns and delayed or insufficient warnings to local authorities and the public during the rapidly unfolding disaster1 2 3 4.
Supporting Details

Staffing Shortages:
The NWS offices in the affected region were also missing other key personnel, such as senior hydrologists and science officers, due to similar early retirements and layoffs1 4.
Early Retirement Incentives:
The early retirement packages were widely used across the NWS and NOAA, leading to hundreds of experienced staff leaving their posts in early 2025. Many of these positions, including those in Texas, remained unfilled at the time of the flood2 5 6.
Expert Warnings:
Former NWS officials and meteorologists had warned that these staffing cuts and unfilled vacancies would degrade the agency’s ability to issue timely and effective warnings, especially during severe weather events2 1 4.
Table: Key Vacant Roles in Texas NWS Offices (July 2025)

Office Location Vacant Position(s) Cause of Vacancy Replacement Hired?
1 Austin-San Antonio Warning Coordination Meteorologist Early retirement (April 30, 2025) No
2 San Angelo Meteorologist in Charge, Senior Hydrologist Early retirement/layoffs No
3 Houston/Galveston Meteorologist in Charge, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Science Officer Early retirement (2025) No

Consequences

Reduced Communication:
Without a warning coordination meteorologist, there was no direct liaison between NWS forecasters and local emergency managers, hampering the flow of critical information during the flood2 3 1 4.
Operational Strain:
Remaining staff had to take on additional responsibilities, often working longer hours and covering multiple roles, which further strained the agency’s ability to respond effectively6 5.
Public Safety Risks:
The lack of experienced leadership and coordination is cited as a significant factor in the delayed and sometimes inadequate warnings that contributed to the high casualty rate during the Texas floods1 2 3.
In summary:
The National Weather Service offices in Texas were missing both a meteorologist in charge and a warning coordination meteorologist during the recent flood disaster. These vacancies resulted from early retirement incentives offered by the Trump administration and DOGE, with no replacements hired. The absence of these key roles directly impaired the agency’s ability to coordinate with local officials and issue timely warnings, contributing to the scale of the tragedy1 2 3 4.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/20...rvice-contributed-to-the-Texas-flood-disaster
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...itics/doge-nws-cuts-texas-flood-b2783357.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/us/politics/texas-floods-warnings-vacancies.html
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/climate/texas-flooding-forecast-response
https://www.newsweek.com/national-weather-service-hiring-spree-doge-cuts-2080291
https://abc13.com/post/national-wea...ing-layoffs-before-hurricane-season/16394727/
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wir...sponse-catastrophic-deadly-flooding-123508897
https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-officials-slam-trump-national-162951065.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/06/06/doge-staff-cuts-rehiring-federal-workers/
https://www.wired.com/story/meteorologists-say-the-national-weather-service-did-its-job-in-texas/
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/17/trumps-energy-cuts-means-agencies-failure-00406526
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/02/weather/nws-rehiring-meteorologists
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/24/politics/doge-fired-workers-rehired
https://www.thedailybeast.com/ice-b...or-disastrous-texas-flooding-on-trumps-watch/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougla...licates-doge-data-cuts-in-texas-flood-deaths/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoni...lame-forecasts-from-national-weather-service/
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-a-national-reckoning
https://news.yahoo.com/disappointing-doge-federal-workforce-shrinking-114336049.html
https://x.com/HLSIII/status/1941682019898920962
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I have provided the evidence that the NWS office had extra stuff on duty, and a timely warning was issued. l have asked for "substantiated evidence demonstrating a direct causal link between Trump’s budget cuts and the tragic deaths of these young children." Do you understand the meaning? It appears you are clutching at straws...

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