Paul Yura
Paul Yura is a former leadership figure at the National Weather Service (NWS) who recently accepted an offer to retire after being part of significant changes during the Trump administration. His departure left a crucial role in the San Antonio office vacant, which has raised questions about the NWS's preparedness and response in the wake of devastating floods in Texas.
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Paul Yura was the warning-coordination meteorologist at the Austin office of the National Weather Service before taking early retirement.
In Flash Flood Hotspots Like Texas, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled
United States· 2025-07-11
Paul Yura, a warning coordination meteorologist, took the Trump administration's early retirement offer.
Texas storms put Trump's National Weather Service cuts in spotlight
United Kingdom· 2025-07-09
Paul Yura accepted an offer from the Trump administration to retire, leaving a leadership role at the NWS vacant.
Republicans toe Trump line even in aftermath of deadly Texas floods | RepublicansUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-08
