Recent catastrophic flooding in Texas has resulted in tragic fatalities, prompting scrutiny of the National Weather Service and local officials regarding their response and preparedness. Key roles were reported vacant at weather service offices during the crisis, raising concerns about the effectiveness of storm warnings. Despite alerts being sent out, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick acknowledged that not everyone received the notifications. In light of these events, Rep. Joaquin Castro has called for an investigation into staffing issues within the weather service. Local officials defend the forecasts provided, but questions remain about the adequacy of the warning systems and the overall response to the flooding disaster.