How Many Miss AirForceMet,Senorpr,MWatkins,Derekclfenwi, etc

[ALhurricane]

I have been floating around. I am not the most active poster, but do chime in when I thing there is something to be said

Also, with shift work, it makes it tough to find the time and energy to participate sometimes, but I do the best I can.

[sponger]

Afternoon bump!

[dixiebreeze]

Oh btw, I voted for wxman57 in the Member of the Month Poll.

There were a lot of good choices, but he's one of the best.

Steve

I agree. It should be noted, too, that many, if not the majority of those titled "pro mets" are not exactly professional working mets," just very, very good at weather analysis and have a special interest in the tropics. Sometimes the word "pro" is a bit midleading. If I'm mistaken, I'm sure someone will let me know

Yes, you are mistaken. Those titled "pro mets" are indeed pro mets. I'm not quite sure why you would think otherwise. We wouldn't give someone a pro met logo if they weren't one.

Thanks for clearing that up. If "pro met" means a person with a degree in meteorology and is a technically a working met, I stand corrected. In that case, this forum has a huge # of "pro mets."

[southerngale]

Oh btw, I voted for wxman57 in the Member of the Month Poll.

There were a lot of good choices, but he's one of the best.

Steve

I agree. It should be noted, too, that many, if not the majority of those titled "pro mets" are not exactly professional working mets," just very, very good at weather analysis and have a special interest in the tropics. Sometimes the word "pro" is a bit midleading. If I'm mistaken, I'm sure someone will let me know

Yes, you are mistaken. Those titled "pro mets" are indeed pro mets. I'm not quite sure why you would think otherwise. We wouldn't give someone a pro met logo if they weren't one.

Thanks for clearing that up. If "pro met" means a person with a degree in meteorology and is a technically a working met, I stand corrected. In that case, this forum has a huge # of "pro mets."

No problem and yes, it does mean a person with a degree in meteorology. It doesn't necessarily mean they work as a met today as I know of one who is a retired meteorologist but still keeps a hand in the weather on the boards and on his homepage. And some are not as active as others. I know that as of July 25th, we had 35 pro mets who wear the logo, and we've added a few since then, although I don't know offhand exactly how many. We've added quite a few this season already.

[dixiebreeze]

Thanks Southerngale, appreciate the info.

[webke]

I personally think that since i found this site last year that I have gotten to know a lot of the people who post rather well, I do not post a lot but I read as much as I can that has been posted. The amateurs try their best for the most part to try and figure out what the storms are going to do for the most part in a very subjective way. The professional Mets lend their expertise to what they asre trying to do thus making this site propbably one of the most informative I have ever visited.
Ovet the last couple of months I have noticed that many of the posters that have joined are more interested in having their numbers go up so they can get their status changed along with a number of posters who just want to post something for the sake of being noticed. I trult believe that the founders of this site want to please allthe members, and have a very tough job of knowing what is going on all the time. As far as I am concerned let the MOD's figure out what is going on and how to handle it, and the rest of us should just give them our support and any information that they need.
As fot the Met's I feel that they will continue to give their advice when asked in the appropriate way and also join in when they still have their doubts.
To everyone else all I can say is think about what you post how you post and how you say it there are many who come here that may take something said as the truth although you may have meant a joke or were just maybe really trying to stir something up.
My first experience with a hurricane and the reason why I follow them so much was because of what I saw and experienced, the damages that Hugo brought to my area although 70 miles from the eye were tremendous. So please remember some of us want to know what's going on but still many of us have many fears of what could happen in the back of our minds.
Thanks
Ken

[caribepr]

This thread, on the whole, was really like a good swim in the sea for me - very very refreshing. I didn't vote in the poll because it seems to me the pros put in a lot, in between the frustrating bits...and for some reason today seems better than the last couple of weeks (deleting various thoughts on why )
Weather takes time. Pros and those who have followed the weather, no matter how advanced or basic the following, know this and seem to post, ask questions, respond and move along with it accordingly (re-reading that it may sound weird, but we here talk about "weather" as something potentially troublesome and "no weather" meaning...typical day).

Makes sense to me, with great thanks for the KNOWLEDGE shared and OPPORTUNITY to gain more found on this board

[MBismyPlayground]

Oh btw, I voted for wxman57 in the Member of the Month Poll.

There were a lot of good choices, but he's one of the best.

Steve

I agree. It should be noted, too, that many, if not the majority of those titled "pro mets" are not exactly professional working mets," just very, very good at weather analysis and have a special interest in the tropics. Sometimes the word "pro" is a bit midleading. If I'm mistaken, I'm sure someone will let me know

Yes, you are mistaken. Those titled "pro mets" are indeed pro mets. I'm not quite sure why you would think otherwise. We wouldn't give someone a pro met logo if they weren't one.

SG, thanks for letting us all know this!! WHEW.... I am feeling relief!

[jeff]

I will throw in my 2 cents. The local work load has been heavy lately and the tropics calm. I was a little burned out after Emily and Dennis, and some may not realize the amount of work that goes into a detailed post. There is a lot to look at and I usually let the other pros on the E coast and FL deal with TC's that do not pose a GOM threat. There is a reason why we have many NWSFO so no one person takes on the entire workload. One thing I will say is that most if not all questions asked in the Talking Tropics area are usually answered in the post in the Tropical analysis area.

[artist]

bump - thanks for all the replies here. Just goes to show you how much our experts are meant here!

[artist]

since someone brought up this subject again today-
http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=70915
thought I would bump this again to once again let the Pro's and analysts around here know how much we really appreciate them. Also - be sure to check out the Tropical Analysis forum which a few often do post in for us!
http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/viewforum.php?f=29
Right now I suspect the season may be getting ready to really ramp up again and may be resting while they can.


The list of various weather and off topic forums here can be found at this link -
http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/index.php


Thanks again to you all!

[george_r_1961]

I agree with the poster who said that the disrespect that some posters show on the board to the pros are reason enough for pros to not offer their opinions....although I continue to see them to post, it is an issue that needs to be discussed. Now I also agree with being able to disagree with them...but in a civilized way. If you don't agree with them, don't throw a temper tantrum...and if they show you evidence that your opinion is wrong, and you do not have any evidence to back up your opinion...or theirs is stronger...do not throw a temper tantrum.

However, likewise to the pros, if someone is using evidence that is outdated or none at all, and/or if they continue with their opinion after you try to teach them, do not throw a temper tantrum. Just ignore them.

It is really not that difficult, people.


-Adam Arnold
Student Meteorologist

Good point. While im not a pro met I certainly am more knowledgeable than the average lay person when it comes to tropical weather and frequently find myself answering questions or educating other members here and in chat. The only time fielding questions is a problem is when i get a zillion pm's asking me the same questions over and over again, questions I have already answered. Then there are the people who wouldnt know an upper trough from Santa Claus that ask me for my opinion and then tell me im wrong without a shred of evidence to back up their opinion. Of course many times I ask the pro mets or met students questions, and I appreciate the intelligent answers I get.

[artist]

wonder if it would be possible for a forum just for FAQ - so the Pro's and analysts could post the answers to questions they get on a regular basis - such as what is a high pressure system, a trough, etc.

[Wthrman13]

wonder if it would be possible for a forum just for FAQ - so the Pro's and analysts could post the answers to questions they get on a regular basis - such as what is a high pressure system, a trough, etc.

That's not a bad idea. I've often toyed with the idea of writing a basic meteorology FAQ myself. Of course there are plenty of resources already out there on the web, but it's hard to consolidate everything these days.

[artist]

I agree - was thinking so many will just stay here and ask questions rather than go search the web and it would help to answer so many quwstions we all seem to have here! Would be great if you were able to get something going, if S2k doesn't mind. Bet others would be willing to help you as well!

[caribepr]

[quote=" Then there are the people who wouldnt know an upper trough from Santa Claus

Oh noooooooooooooo....upper troughs don't exist either???

(sorry, it was irresistable)

[southerngale]

[quote=" Then there are the people who wouldnt know an upper trough from Santa Claus

Oh noooooooooooooo....upper troughs don't exist either???

(sorry, it was irresistable)

Either?

[Ixolib]

[quote=" Then there are the people who wouldnt know an upper trough from Santa Claus

Oh noooooooooooooo....upper troughs don't exist either???

(sorry, it was irresistable)

Either?

on both posts above!!!!!!

[caribepr]

[quote=" Then there are the people who wouldnt know an upper trough from Santa Claus

Oh noooooooooooooo....upper troughs don't exist either???

(sorry, it was irresistable)

Either?

ACK!!! I mean...I heard a big kid say that on the playground! I know it's a lie!