Here's the reality which again proves that various libbie sources are doing nothing but lying: -- Fact is the warnings were put out in a timely manner.
From GOOGLE AI Overview:The National Weather Service (NWS) began issuing flood watches and warnings for Texas as early as Thursday, July 3rd, with more severe warnings, including flash flood warnings and emergencies, following on Friday, July 4th. These alerts were issued in anticipation of heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding, particularly in the Hill Country region.
Here's a more detailed timeline:
Thursday, July 3rd:
The NWS issued flood watches for parts of south-central Texas, including Kerr County, in the afternoon.
Thursday, July 3rd, around 1:00 PM:
A flood watch was issued for Kerr County, with potential for 5-7 inches of rain, according to FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Thursday, July 3rd, around 12:41 AM (early Friday morning):
An initial flash flood watch was issued for Kerr County, with the potential for isolated rain amounts of up to 10 inches.
Friday, July 4th, around 1:14 AM:
A flash flood warning was issued for Kerr County, indicating the potential for life-threatening flooding, according to FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Friday, July 4th, around 5:30 AM:
A flash flood emergency was issued for Kerr County and the Guadalupe River.
Friday, July 4th, around 2:37 a.m.:
The Flash Flood Watch was extended.
Saturday, July 5th, around 12:41 a.m.:
A Central Texas flood watch was issued, largely in Burnet, Travis, and Williamson counties.
These alerts were communicated through various channels, including Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs), NOAA Weather Radio, and social media.