So much for the National Weather Service

[Wacka]

Again Tibsy, PWI

[Roundybout]

On 3/8/2025 at 7:06 PM, Orlando Buffalo said:

No I do not underestimate, I simply feel that the number of private companies that do the same thing are sufficient and feel the federal government should only be working on topics of vital national security. If you feel they do only vital things we can stop arguing because you believe politicians in general are looking out primarily for their constituents. 

Name one private company that “does the same thing.” 
 

 

[Orlando Buffalo]

1 hour ago, Roundybout said:

Name one private company that “does the same thing.” 
 

 

We already went through this, the NWS needs to collect and package the data, but there are several companies that run their own models, such as AccuWeather and the insurance companies.

[Roundybout]

10 minutes ago, Orlando Buffalo said:

We already went through this, the NWS needs to collect and package the data, but there are several companies that run their own models, such as AccuWeather and the insurance companies.

So you admit that these companies need the NWS to actually produce their product?

[sherpa]

1 hour ago, Orlando Buffalo said:

We already went through this, the NWS needs to collect and package the data, but there are several companies that run their own models, such as AccuWeather and the insurance companies.

 

As do major airlines, who have their own meteorology depts.

It is true that rely on basic data from the NWS, but there has never been talk of completely eliminating that organization.

 

Still, they are independent and produce their own product for their consumption.

 

In addition, they operate and are interested on a very limited period of forecasting, and aren't really concerned beyond about 36 hours. 

[JDHillFan]

3 hours ago, Roundybout said:

So you admit that these companies need the NWS to actually produce their product?

You have mentioned how the NWS employees are overworked. Can you share any specifics? How many hours does the typical NWS employee work? Do they get comp time or overtime pay? Anything at all? 

[Orlando Buffalo]

5 hours ago, Roundybout said:

So you admit that these companies need the NWS to actually produce their product?

I have said that from the beginning, the NWS has a job, a real job, but you were defending them not doing the basic requirements of that job.