Tropical Storm Barry formed in the Gulf of Mexico on June 29, being the second named storm of the season and arriving unusually early. After making landfall near Tampico, Mexico, Barry weakened to a tropical depression but its remnants carried moisture north. This moisture intensified rainfall in Kerr County, Texas, leading to severe flooding along the Guadalupe River with over 120 fatalities. Concurrently, the Trump Administration proposed cuts to crucial weather research funding, raising alarm among meteorologists about the implications for future storm prediction and public safety.
Tropical Storm Barry developed in the Gulf of Mexico on June 29th, becoming the second named storm of the season and arriving unusually early, with significant rains leading to deadly floods.
Barry made landfall near Tampico, Mexico, quickly weakening but its remnants brought moisture to Texas, causing floods along the Guadalupe River that resulted in over 120 fatalities.
The Trump Administration proposed cutting funding for key weather and climate research centers, sparking concern among meteorologists about the potential disastrous consequences of these closures.
Meteorologist Stephen Nehrenz stressed that closing the National Severe Storms Laboratory would have catastrophic implications for weather prediction and public safety, underscoring the need for accurate and reliable weather research.
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