John Robinson
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A forecaster for AccuWeather says the Virginia DoT failed to pay attention to forecasts, leading to the travel nightmare on I-95. Meteorologist says transportation officials ignored forecasts, leading to I-95 disaster | TheHill
AccuWeather Forecaster Rips Virginia DoT
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Randy Jennings
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While I am sure VA DOT has a lot of regrets and lessons learned from this event, I don't think it is fair to push the blame entirely on them. After all the individual drivers decided to ignore the forecasts and drive in a major storm. I don't think it is ever realistic to expect that an area can get that much snow and the roads are all instantly cleared, especially during a pandemic when crews are likely short handed due to sick employees.
rdale
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Not entirely - but they do get a lot of it. If you are going to close such a major interstate - you need to message that. No WEA was ever sent. That's the biggest issue - public alert and warning.
Mike Smith
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Those huge electronic road signs (really) said "Mask Up." They did not tell drivers of the meltdown ahead. This one is on the DoT.
As to WEA, it is a great concept but it rarely works as intended.
As to WEA, it is a great concept but it rarely works as intended.
Warren Faidley
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This is similar to what most of us have experienced over the years: On a moderate or high risk day, when you are filling your well-marked chase vehicle's gas tank under a PDS tornado watch, as towering CU are exploding.... and someone from a near-by gas pump always asks: "Are there going to be storms today?"
Mike Smith
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I have found Dave to be a careful, reliable researcher.
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