Meteorologist breaks down storm system behind historic Texas flooding

From PBS NewsHour.

After the deadly flooding in Texas, there are questions about the weather forecasts and warning systems meant to save lives. Deema Zein spoke with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci of MyRadar.com about the origins of the storm and why it dumped so much water on the region.

Correction: The conversation with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci happened July 7, not July 8. The News Hour regrets the error.

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