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National Weather Service seeks to fill 155 ‘critical’ vacancies ahead of hurricane season
The scale of the voluntary reassignments shows how depleted the National Weather Service is as it heads into hurricane season ...
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Hurricane season’s almost here, and the local NWS office is short-staffed. Is that a problem?
The National Weather Service provides daily forecasts and critical, real-time warnings during severe weather events, ...
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Only on 13: NWS office in Houston working to level hurricane season without key positions
It's not a position to be in just a few weeks shy of hurricane season, however former NOAA workers said there are contingency plan to ensure everyone remains informed in case of disaster.
Lawmakers want answers after reporting reveals crippling vacancies at hurricane-prone National Weather Service office
Three House Democrats have expressed concerns over staffing shortages, including vacancies in all management positions, at ...
National Weather Service office in Houston left without fundamental positions following layoffs before hurricane season
It's not a position to be in just a few weeks shy of hurricane season, however former NOAA workers said there are contingency ...
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One year ago: Derecho storm rips through Houston, leaving massive damage
It’s been a year since a hurricane-like storm hit the Houston area, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and eight people dead.
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Houston weather: Possible storms for some before Mother's Day
We'll maintain a slight chance of isolated showers and storms through Friday and Saturday, but it doesn't look widespread.
Houston braces for intense heat as city facilities offer relief
Houston residents brace for extreme heat and are encouraged to use public cooling facilities. Mark Carney says Canadians ‘not ...