NWS cuts challenged due to flooding preparation in Texas

[Nostra]

Trump being challenged for cutting funding in the NWS due to the deaths in the Texas floods.

The problem is these cuts don’t even happen for months.





To be clear, the "cuts" being cited are not only minimal and target bloat, not effective services, but they do not go into effect until October. As for any prior staff cuts (NOAA was in the process of cutting 10 percent of its staff), there is likewise no evidence that those hampered the forecasting of this event. Yet, even a California state senator is repeating the lie because he believes it helps him politically. The NWS could have a trillion-dollar budget, and it would have put out the same forecast.

As the Death Toll Rises in Texas, Democrats Choose to Be Black-Souled, Evil Ghouls

Heartbreaking updates on the Texas flood tragedy and political responses. Empathy is needed.

redstate.com

 

[Oddball]

There truly are no depths of ghoulish depravity that those scumbags won't plumb.

 

[1srelluc]

This was the NWS warning 3 hours in advance calling for heavy rain and "life threatening" flash flooding:

 

[1srelluc]

Police-up that title OP.

 

[skews13]

That’s right, libs are blaming Trump for cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in the NWS for the deaths in the Texas floods.

The problem is these cuts don’t even happen for months.

Liberals are 100% evil.



To be clear, the "cuts" being cited are not only minimal and target bloat, not effective services, but they do not go into effect until October. As for any prior staff cuts (NOAA was in the process of cutting 10 percent of its staff), there is likewise no evidence that those hampered the forecasting of this event. Yet, even a California state senator is repeating the lie because he believes it helps him politically. The NWS could have a trillion-dollar budget, and it would have put out the same forecast.

As the Death Toll Rises in Texas, Democrats Choose to Be Black-Souled, Evil Ghouls

Heartbreaking updates on the Texas flood tragedy and political responses. Empathy is needed.

redstate.com

 

[Nostra]

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^Moron^

 

[Nostra]

Police-up that title OP.

I’ll start a new, cleaner thread if they shut this one down. I’m shoving this in their pathetic faces.

 

[Oddball]

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[airplanemechanic]

I’ll start a new, cleaner thread if they shut this one down. I’m shoving this in their pathetic faces.

Yea, it won't last an hour. I promise.

 

[Independent thinker]

That’s right, libs are blaming Trump for cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in the NWS for the deaths in the Texas floods.

The problem is these cuts don’t even happen for months.

Liberals are 100% evil.



To be clear, the "cuts" being cited are not only minimal and target bloat, not effective services, but they do not go into effect until October. As for any prior staff cuts (NOAA was in the process of cutting 10 percent of its staff), there is likewise no evidence that those hampered the forecasting of this event. Yet, even a California state senator is repeating the lie because he believes it helps him politically. The NWS could have a trillion-dollar budget, and it would have put out the same forecast.

As the Death Toll Rises in Texas, Democrats Choose to Be Black-Souled, Evil Ghouls

Heartbreaking updates on the Texas flood tragedy and political responses. Empathy is needed.

redstate.com

Never let a good crisis go to waste.

 

[airplanemechanic]

Never let a good crisis go to waste.

Why would we think liberals care about dead kids now? They fight for a womans right to kill an innocent baby in the womb, dead kids floating down a river have to be worth something good for them politically, huh?

 

[pknopp]

Says 600 were cut. I have to assume those cuts were already in affect.


E&E News: NWS hires won’t make up for Trump cuts, meteorologists say

 

[debbiedowner]

That’s right, libs are blaming Trump for cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in the NWS for the deaths in the Texas floods.

The problem is these cuts don’t even happen for months.

Liberals are 100% evil.



To be clear, the "cuts" being cited are not only minimal and target bloat, not effective services, but they do not go into effect until October. As for any prior staff cuts (NOAA was in the process of cutting 10 percent of its staff), there is likewise no evidence that those hampered the forecasting of this event. Yet, even a California state senator is repeating the lie because he believes it helps him politically. The NWS could have a trillion-dollar budget, and it would have put out the same forecast.

As the Death Toll Rises in Texas, Democrats Choose to Be Black-Souled, Evil Ghouls

Heartbreaking updates on the Texas flood tragedy and political responses. Empathy is needed.

redstate.com

You and your article are liars. So far the NWS has lost about 600 up until now.

But just recently received permission to hire about 125.

On the US Administration's Degradation of NWS and NOAA

On Degradation of NWS and NOAA

www.girardslaw.com

 

[Nostra]

Says 600 were cut. I have to assume those cuts were already in affect.


E&E News: NWS hires won’t make up for Trump cuts, meteorologists say

Climatwire?



Sit down and STFU, idiot. You are celebrating kid’s deaths on a lie.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

That’s right, libs are blaming Trump for cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in the NWS for the deaths in the Texas floods.

The problem is these cuts don’t even happen for months.

Liberals are 100% evil.



To be clear, the "cuts" being cited are not only minimal and target bloat, not effective services, but they do not go into effect until October. As for any prior staff cuts (NOAA was in the process of cutting 10 percent of its staff), there is likewise no evidence that those hampered the forecasting of this event. Yet, even a California state senator is repeating the lie because he believes it helps him politically. The NWS could have a trillion-dollar budget, and it would have put out the same forecast.

As the Death Toll Rises in Texas, Democrats Choose to Be Black-Souled, Evil Ghouls

Heartbreaking updates on the Texas flood tragedy and political responses. Empathy is needed.

redstate.com

This is Democrat policy 101 - never let a good disaster go to waste.
They know the main stream media is on their side and allow them to spread the misinformation. Speaking of which - this is a great example to show the TRUE NATURE of the left wanting to "stop misinformation" - to which they had no desire to do. They wanted to CONTROL INFORMATION exactly like communist countries do.
And look at how many are doing it on this forum - same damn people.

 

[Mack The Finger]

Why would we think liberals care about dead kids now? They fight for a womans right to kill an innocent baby in the womb, dead kids floating down a river have to be worth something good for them politically, huh?

I heard this on the TV: Bad news is good news for the DEMs.

 

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

That’s right, libs are blaming Trump for cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in the NWS for the deaths in the Texas floods.

The problem is these cuts don’t even happen for months.

Liberals are 100% evil.



To be clear, the "cuts" being cited are not only minimal and target bloat, not effective services, but they do not go into effect until October. As for any prior staff cuts (NOAA was in the process of cutting 10 percent of its staff), there is likewise no evidence that those hampered the forecasting of this event. Yet, even a California state senator is repeating the lie because he believes it helps him politically. The NWS could have a trillion-dollar budget, and it would have put out the same forecast.

As the Death Toll Rises in Texas, Democrats Choose to Be Black-Souled, Evil Ghouls

Heartbreaking updates on the Texas flood tragedy and political responses. Empathy is needed.

redstate.com

not completely true. NWS employees took buyouts (25K bonus). Gone now, not October.

National Weather Service (NWS) employees have taken buyouts as part of broader government downsizing efforts. These buyouts, along with early retirements and other departures, have led to significant staff reductions within the agency.
and Texas.....
Key Points regarding NWS buyouts in Central Texas:

• Austin/San Antonio NWS office: This office currently has a 15% vacancy rate for meteorologists, with the overall vacancy rate increasing to 23% due to employees taking buyouts by the end of April 2025

• Central Texas Specifics: While the buyouts are part of a nationwide initiative, the Austin/San Antonio office is directly affected, contributing to staffing shortages at that location.

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/federal-forecast-concerns-surface-in-texas-deadly-flooding-debate/

 

[airplanemechanic]

I want a direct answer from any libshit on this board that's brave enough to give one. I have one question:

HOW MANY MORE NWS EMPLOYEES WOULD IT HAVE TAKEN TO SEND OUT A SEVERE WEATHER ALERT THAT WAS SENT OUT HOURS BEFORE THE FLOOD? HOW MANY MORE WOULD IT HAVE TAKEN FOR THE CAMP EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACTUALLY HEEDED THE WARNINGS?

I want REAL numbers, and I want data to back it up. Otherwise, ******* shithead liberals, STFU and let the adults handle this.

 

[pknopp]

Climatwire?



Sit down and STFU, idiot. You are celebrating kid’s deaths on a lie.

Hundreds of federal NOAA employees – including weather forecasters – fired in DOGE cuts

Hundreds of federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees, including weather forecasters, were fired Thursday as part of DOGE cuts.

www.fox13news.com

 

[Nostra]

not completely true. NWS employees took buyouts (25K bonus). Gone now, not October.

National Weather Service (NWS) employees have taken buyouts as part of broader government downsizing efforts. These buyouts, along with early retirements and other departures, have led to significant staff reductions within the agency.
and Texas.....
Key Points regarding NWS buyouts in Central Texas:

• Austin/San Antonio NWS office: This office currently has a 15% vacancy rate for meteorologists, with the overall vacancy rate increasing to 23% due to employees taking buyouts by the end of April 2025
• Central Texas Specifics: While the buyouts are part of a nationwide initiative, the Austin/San Antonio office is directly affected, contributing to staffing shortages at that location.

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/federal-forecast-concerns-surface-in-texas-deadly-flooding-debate/

Prove these retirements and early buyouts is the reason these kids died.


Keep in mind the NWS was issuing flood watches and warnings hours in advance of this.