Accuweather

DROliver · #1 Postby **DROliver** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:27 pm

will do anything to get the Santorum Bill passed.

Radio NHCWX will do everything we can to expose this fraud of a company. Again they prey on what they perceive as failure and the misery of others.
Story Here

thunderchief · #2 Postby **thunderchief** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:31 pm

what bill?

beachbum_al · #3 Postby **beachbum_al** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:35 pm

What other warning does Accuweather think that they needed. The NHC and NWS kept saying over and over that anyone along the Gulf Coast needed to be prepared. I don't think it was the NHC and NWS that failed. Since I am suppose to keep politics out of this forum I will not mention who I think is responsible. But as far as I am concern the NHC and the NWS gave plenty of time for things to be prepare. I remember going to work Friday morning and hearing over and over that anyone from TX to FL should be preparing.

DROliver · #4 Postby **DROliver** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:38 pm

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c109:s786:

jkt21787 · #5 Postby **jkt21787** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:39 pm

thunderchief wrote:what bill?

You must be living under a rock :lol:

j/k...

Its a bill that would try to limit the capabilities of the NWS and give more power to private companies like Accuweather.

In other words, Accuweather is trying to, IMO, dismantle the NWS, and gain enough power to be the new official source for weather information for America. Sickening really...

Of course thats just the basic and my opinion of it, there is much more reading out there which can be provided by others. I know of some links but just can't find them right now. Someone else will post them, I'm sure.

#6 Postby **SkeetoBite** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:40 pm

This is an AP story so it is getting a lot of ink and eyeballs. I've seen it on several sites. It actually swings WAY in favor of the NHC and really makes AccuWeather looks like a typical corporate outfit looking to get a little attention.

BTW, they didn't call the Mayor of New Orleans, or the Governor of Louisiana 3 days prior, unless I'm mistaken.

Max Mayfield, et al are heros that truly save countless lives each year.

#7 Postby **vbhoutex** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:43 pm

SkeetoBite wrote:This is an AP story so it is getting a lot of ink and eyeballs. I've seen it on several sites. It actually swings WAY in favor of the NHC and really makes AccuWeather looks like a typical corporate outfit looking to get a little attention.

BTW, they didn't call the Mayor of New Orleans, or the Governor of Louisiana 3 days prior, unless I'm mistaken.

Max Mayfield, et al are heros that truly save countless lives each year.

Mayfield called on Saturday morning as did President Bush unless the media reports that were issued were incorrect.

#8 Postby **SkeetoBite** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:50 pm

vbhoutex wrote:
SkeetoBite wrote:This is an AP story so it is getting a lot of ink and eyeballs. I've seen it on several sites. It actually swings WAY in favor of the NHC and really makes AccuWeather looks like a typical corporate outfit looking to get a little attention.

BTW, they didn't call the Mayor of New Orleans, or the Governor of Louisiana 3 days prior, unless I'm mistaken.

Max Mayfield, et al are heros that truly save countless lives each year.

Mayfield called on Saturday morning as did President Bush unless the media reports that were issued were incorrect.

Yeah, I was referring to AccuWeather calling folks they are concerned about...

#9 Postby **brunota2003** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:26 pm

I hate Accu Weather, so I'm Bumping this up for everyone to read...

InimanaChoogamaga · #10 Postby **InimanaChoogamaga** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:19 pm

How much did Accuweather pay Santorum anyway? Must have been a lot because he never gives up on this stupid bill that will never become a law.

#11 Postby **EDR1222** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:54 pm

All I have to say about this is that the NHC and NWS are top notch at what they do !

They issued the proper warnings and did nothing short of an excellent job forecasting Hurricane Katrina, even accurately predicting it to reach Hurricane strength prior to reaching the Florida east coast. It is up to the Cities, States and the Federal Government to take those warnings seriously and take immediate action as soon as the warnings are given.

To Accu-weather, I say, give it a rest already!!! They are making their organization look very foolish.

jkt21787 · #12 Postby **jkt21787** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:01 pm

InimanaChoogamaga wrote:How much did Accuweather pay Santorum anyway? Must have been a lot because he never gives up on this stupid bill that will never become a law.

Not sure of the amount, but he has been paid by them. Makes this all even more sickening...

Derek Ortt · #13 Postby **Derek Ortt** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:16 pm

anytme I have any opportunity to trask that farce of a company, I willingly take the opportunity

thunderchief · #14 Postby **thunderchief** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:17 pm

so this is part of accuweathers continueing quest to have the national weather service destroyed.

Good thing they are destined to fail.

huricanwatcher · #15 Postby **huricanwatcher** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:58 pm

I give you accuweather....... OMG did we just have a BAD t-storm role thru western g'vegas...... everything on upper deck is now in my pool...... i just about panic'd or lets say i did... heck with hurricanes .. our t'storms kick more butt than most the h-canes that come thru here... sorry.... just nervous hope it moves out SOON

huricanwatcher · #16 Postby **huricanwatcher** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:20 pm

huricanwatcher wrote:I give you accuweather....... OMG did we just have a BAD t-storm role thru western g'vegas...... everything on upper deck is now in my pool...... i just about panic'd or lets say i did... heck with hurricanes .. our t'storms kick more butt than most the h-canes that come thru here... sorry.... just nervous hope it moves out SOON

oh...... now i know... .trees down across road right up from house...... hmmm mini tornado?

shed blew half down ,,,, garbage cans all over the yard....... omy

#17 Postby **Wpwxguy** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:15 am

Not to stir the pot too much, here's a little note I got from Senator David Vitter. (My Senator, for whom I voted) It sounds to me that he is in the sack with Accuweather also or is he confused? The wording is really fishy. They also sent me an attachment of the bill. Any thoughts? Please write to him also with your concerns. We need to sway as many of these guys as possible.

Email from David Vitter:

Dear Mr. Rawls,

Thank you for contacting me about the National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005. I appreciate hearing from you on this important matter.

The National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005 (S.786) seeks to strengthen the core mission of the National Weather Service (NWS) by empowering all taxpayers with real-time weather information. Furthermore, this legislation seeks to advance the NWS's ability to issue severe weather warnings, collect and exchange data, and forecasts necessary for aircraft safety and efficiency. Moreover, S.786 prohibits private entities from using the NWS's taxpayer-funded research for profit.

We in Louisiana rely heavily on accurate, timely weather forecasts, especially when hurricanes are heading our way. We need to increase public safety by offering real-time weather forecasts to the public. We need to make sure we do not withhold weather information from pilots and mariners, and we need to make sure that the public has access to the same weather information as the media. Please rest assured I will work to ensure these goals are met as the Senate considers this legislation.

Once again, thank you for contacting me to share your thoughts on this issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about other issues important to you.

Sincerely,

Senator David Vitter
United States Senator

Recurve · #18 Postby **Recurve** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:19 am

Sounds Fishy. Is "The National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005 (S.786)" the bill that accuweather supports?

I've been furious since I heard there was a move to cut off free and broad release of government weather data to the public.

birdwomn · #19 Postby **birdwomn** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:28 am

Wpwxguy -

I don't want to get too political, but the response you got was very different than the one I got from my Senator, Bill Nelson, when I contacted him about this topic several weeks ago.

It is always hard to tell with politicians , but it appears they are on opposite sides of the fence on this issue.

I will refrain from other comments out of respect for the 'no politics' policy.

#20 Postby **jlauderdal** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:47 am

birdwomn wrote:Wpwxguy -

I don't want to get too political, but the response you got was very different than the one I got from my Senator, Bill Nelson, when I contacted him about this topic several weeks ago.

It is always hard to tell with politicians , but it appears they are on opposite sides of the fence on this issue.

I will refrain from other comments out of respect for the 'no politics' policy.

If youw ant to know where they stand just call their office, there staff will gladly tell you where the boss stands on an issue. Accuweather can try all they want but this will never get much traction.

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