Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts
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The National Weather Service has rated two of the four tornadoes that hit Colorado on Sunday as EF2. Those tornadoes hit the town of Bennett and the Elkhorn neighborhood in Elbert
Severe weather in parts of the U.S. are highlighting concerns about the Trump administration's recent cuts to the National Weather Service, leaving many offices understaffed.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in and near Gordon on May 18. The National Weather Service Fort Worth confirmed the tornado on Monday, May 19, citing estimated peak winds of 105 mph. An EF-1 rating is assigned for tornadoes with estimated peak winds between 86 and 110 mph.
Storm surveys are underway following a night of severe weather across North Texas. As of Monday afternoon, at least seven tornadoes have been confirmed. EF-0 tornadoes: One confirmed near Morton Valley in Eastland County.
The National Weather Service and AccuWeather both warn of severe weather that could affect the Southeast region, though forecasts remain uncertain.
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The National Weather Service released a flood warning at 7:42 p.m. on Monday valid from 11 p.m. until Tuesday 9:05 p.m. for Clay and Ray counties.
On Monday at 12:21 p.m. a red flag warning was released by the NWS Sacramento CA in effect until 8 p.m. The warning is for Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft, Central Sacramento Valley including Glenn/Colusa/Yuba/Northern Sutter/Butte County Below 1000 Ft,
During the update, NWS officials said forecast operations will be conducted by its service back-up office in Nashville to minimize any potential interruption.
Denver residents can look forward to a sunny and mild week ahead, with temperatures gently climbing through the 70s and peaking near the mid-80s by Friday. According to the National Weather Service ,
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Rain and colder-than-normal temperatures are expected this week, with the forecast for a dry Memorial Day weekend uncertain. Temperatures are expected to hover in the 60s all week, lower than the average high of 71, with rain most of the week, National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Kook said.