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Texas Hill Country Flooding, Microsoft Hello, and Emergency Alerts
Adam Curry reports on severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country, noting that the Guadalupe River is facing a 35-foot wall of water affecting Kerrville. The discussion shifts to technical issues with Microsoft Hello appearing on Windows 10 systems and the frequency of emergency alerts on iPhones. John C. Dvorak mentions receiving false earthquake alerts in Northern California.
Texas Hill Country Flooding and Weather Conspiracy Theories
Severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country, specifically affecting Kerrville and Comfort, resulted in tragic casualties and property damage over the July 4th weekend. Social media personalities like Ariana Masters and various TikTok creators are criticized for attributing the natural disaster to government weather modification, 5G towers, and cloud seeding. These claims are contrasted against the reality of a slow-moving storm system that stalled over the region.
The Guadalupe River region, known as Flash Flood Alley, has a documented history of devastating floods dating back to 1838. Historical data highlights major events in 1932, 1978, and 1987, the latter of which killed ten teenagers from a Baptist church camp. Despite modern access to real-time weather data and historical precedents, public awareness of flood plain risks remains low, leading to preventable tragedies during heavy rain events.
