chrisstidham
Is there any information on whether or not the SPC will be putting out information during a government shutdown if it should occur tonight? Will they and the NWS still operate?
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
Matthew Harding
EF1
From what I have heard...SPC, NWS are considered essential employees and they will continue working when the government shutsdown later tonight. They'll be backpaid when the government gets up and running again.
Andrew Stoller
EF5
The NWS does general aviation forecasting, so I'd think they'd be essential, similar to the FAA/air traffic control.
rdale
EF5
The NWS is essential and will keep on doing what they do. The biggest change is that outsiders (Skywarn, tours, etc) cannot go into the offices during a shutdown.
Jordan Bell
EF0
I got an email from a the TV met I work for, who had received an email from the NWS, basically, they will have only the minimum staffing present for the shifts and they will not be able to call anyone in during big events. I am assuming the SPC will have similar staffing reductions.
Jason Foster
Almost exactly the same thing I got with my inquiries and help with Howard Bernstein (WUSA) regarding LWX (DC/Balt. WFO).
Andy Wehrle
EF5
Great timing, what with the potentially significant outbreaks expected this weekend.
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