Flood Forecasts in Texas and Beyond Could Worsen with Trump NWS Cuts

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July 8, 2025, 4:30 PM

• •President Trump's proposed cuts to the National Weather Service and related agencies are expected to degrade weather forecasting and disaster warning systems.
• •These cuts include significant reductions in funding for satellite observations, research labs, and staffing, potentially leading to less accurate forecasts and increased risks.
• •Experts warn that these rollbacks could result in more lives lost and property damage during extreme weather events.

The article discusses how President Trump's proposed budget cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) and related agencies could worsen flood forecasts and disaster preparedness. Despite accurate forecasts during recent Texas floods, experts warn that the cuts to funding, staffing, and scientific research will compromise the ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events. These cuts include eliminating key research divisions, reducing satellite funding, and decreasing staffing at NWS offices. The consequences could include loss of life and increased property damage as the ability to provide accurate warnings is diminished.

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