The above shows a notice box on NOAA’s current 24hr Surface Prediction Chart which can be found HERE. It states:
On 08/15/08 the limits of this chart will change to 24N-48N, 48W-101W. Send comments to David.Feit@noaa.gov by 07/15/08
Notice on the live version of this chart Hurricane Bertha and the area of low pressure to her Northeast are both outside the proposed limits! Here at gCaptain we consider this a degradation of service not a simple adjustment of scale and are supprised by this move from an otherwise rational government organization. It is our opinion that the boundries of this chart should instead be increased to cover the entire North Atlantic which would bring it inline with NOAA’s 48 and 96 hour prediction charts (view all charts HERE)!
Please leave your comments regarding this change bleow and we will be sure they get fowarded on to Mr. Feit and our contacts at NOAA.
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I have to agree on this one!
I have to agree on this one!
I expect this type of “under the radar” horseshit from the puddle pirates but not from NOAA. This is nothing more than the OPC trying to shovel responsibility over to the NHC.
I expect this type of “under the radar” horseshit from the puddle pirates but not from NOAA. This is nothing more than the OPC trying to shovel responsibility over to the NHC.
This is important! The weather “pros” have been lobbying congress for reductions in NOAA’s offerings for the past few years. Looks like they are finally getting their wish. This gap in service means your company is more likely to fork over $$$ for expensive services that NOAA currently offers for free.
Too much libertarian/”fiscal conservative” (translation: tax cuts) and this kind of thing becomes inevitable.
Too much libertarian/”fiscal conservative” (translation: tax cuts) and this kind of thing becomes inevitable.