Alt National Weather Service
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Our mission is to provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, and warnings to protect life and property. And to defend democracy. Not an official NWS account, but close enough to know what's going on.
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Why I Left The National Weather Service - What Comes Next?
YouTube video by Breaking The Fog
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Hiding is the last thing we need to do during the rise of fascism. My name is Hunter Reeves and I am no longer working for the National Weather Service. I resigned over a month ago.
This video explains more. I'll be posting to this channel and leaving this account as an archive. See you over there!
This video explains more. I'll be posting to this channel and leaving this account as an archive. See you over there!
Hiding is the last thing we need to do during the rise of fascism. My name is Hunter Reeves and I am no longer working for the National Weather Service. I resigned over a month ago.
This video explains more. I'll be posting to this channel and leaving this account as an archive. See you over there!
This video explains more. I'll be posting to this channel and leaving this account as an archive. See you over there!
Why I Left The National Weather Service - What Comes Next?
YouTube video by Breaking The Fog
m.youtube.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hiding is the last thing we need to do during the rise of fascism. My name is Hunter Reeves and I am no longer working for the National Weather Service. I resigned over a month ago.
This video explains more. I'll be posting to this channel and leaving this account as an archive. See you over there!
This video explains more. I'll be posting to this channel and leaving this account as an archive. See you over there!
There will be times when the struggle seems impossible. I know this already. Alone, unsure, dwarfed by the scale of the enemy.
June 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
There will be times when the struggle seems impossible. I know this already. Alone, unsure, dwarfed by the scale of the enemy.
It's here. It's happening. And civility isn't going to cut it anymore. Decorum be damned. The rebellion against the Empire had to defend themselves, and so do we. America has had to defend itself against tyranny before. We'll do it again. #try
Senator Padilla is forcibly shoved out of Kristi Noem's press briefing:
"I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the Secretary"
"I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the Secretary"
June 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
It's here. It's happening. And civility isn't going to cut it anymore. Decorum be damned. The rebellion against the Empire had to defend themselves, and so do we. America has had to defend itself against tyranny before. We'll do it again. #try
"It is fake news and inappropriate to suggest a single meteorologist or hydrologist was fired."
Tell that to the people who were illegally fired then, Howard Lutnick.
"Bipartisan effort."
If someone deliberately punched you in the face and then apologized, would you accept the apology?
Tell that to the people who were illegally fired then, Howard Lutnick.
"Bipartisan effort."
If someone deliberately punched you in the face and then apologized, would you accept the apology?
Lutnick points to tech modernization plans as lawmakers question NWS staffing levels
Modernizing technology, centralizing data, and automation were among plans floated by Lutnick in response to bipartisan concern over National Weather Service staffing.
fedscoop.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"It is fake news and inappropriate to suggest a single meteorologist or hydrologist was fired."
Tell that to the people who were illegally fired then, Howard Lutnick.
"Bipartisan effort."
If someone deliberately punched you in the face and then apologized, would you accept the apology?
Tell that to the people who were illegally fired then, Howard Lutnick.
"Bipartisan effort."
If someone deliberately punched you in the face and then apologized, would you accept the apology?
Action against violence is self-defense. Self-defense is justified when violence is used against us. Everyone should remember that.
June 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Action against violence is self-defense. Self-defense is justified when violence is used against us. Everyone should remember that.
I like this one a lot.
June 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I like this one a lot.
Pride Month isn't going anywhere as long as we're here. Keep pushing!! ✊✊
June 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Pride Month isn't going anywhere as long as we're here. Keep pushing!! ✊✊
Sorry for the hiatus everyone, there has been so much severe weather over the last several months for our agency and it's been incredibly busy. It is so hard to find time to get on here. Please know we are still fighting, we're still here. We're so understaffed and pulling regular 12-16 hour shifts.
June 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Sorry for the hiatus everyone, there has been so much severe weather over the last several months for our agency and it's been incredibly busy. It is so hard to find time to get on here. Please know we are still fighting, we're still here. We're so understaffed and pulling regular 12-16 hour shifts.
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Aaaand there it is.
May 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Aaaand there it is.
Based.
May 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Based.
Our field is no stranger to the conspiracy theorists who think we control the weather and think we wish harm upon the people we serve. Anti-government sentiment is at an all time high these days. And that is fucking horrifying...
Not only for the safety of our workers, but for the public too.
Not only for the safety of our workers, but for the public too.
NOAA warns staff a militia group thinks its radars are 'weather weapons'
NOAA radar stations are reportedly being targeted by an armed conspiracy group that views them as weapons.
www.engadget.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Our field is no stranger to the conspiracy theorists who think we control the weather and think we wish harm upon the people we serve. Anti-government sentiment is at an all time high these days. And that is fucking horrifying...
Not only for the safety of our workers, but for the public too.
Not only for the safety of our workers, but for the public too.
Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. This is a common fallacy that the current regime 100% believes in. If we don't keep track of all the billion dollar weather disasters, they'll just stop right?
No. This does hurt research that goes into climate science though. And that is terrifying.
No. This does hurt research that goes into climate science though. And that is terrifying.
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it will no longer track the cost of weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more.
www.local10.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. This is a common fallacy that the current regime 100% believes in. If we don't keep track of all the billion dollar weather disasters, they'll just stop right?
No. This does hurt research that goes into climate science though. And that is terrifying.
No. This does hurt research that goes into climate science though. And that is terrifying.
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This is horrible. I don't even know what to say. Some of our most key polar data.
"As a result, the level of services for affected products below will be reduced to Basic—meaning they will remain accessible but may not be actively maintained, updated, or fully supported."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
"As a result, the level of services for affected products below will be reduced to Basic—meaning they will remain accessible but may not be actively maintained, updated, or fully supported."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
May 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This is horrible. I don't even know what to say. Some of our most key polar data.
"As a result, the level of services for affected products below will be reduced to Basic—meaning they will remain accessible but may not be actively maintained, updated, or fully supported."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
"As a result, the level of services for affected products below will be reduced to Basic—meaning they will remain accessible but may not be actively maintained, updated, or fully supported."
nsidc.org/data/user-re...
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Why I stay? Because I want to keep people informed about weather information through our PUBLICALLY funded services. Our work isn't focused on a profit motive, it's focused on keeping everyone safe from hazardous weather. We will not bend the knee so long as I am here. #WhyWeStay
April 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Why I stay? Because I want to keep people informed about weather information through our PUBLICALLY funded services. Our work isn't focused on a profit motive, it's focused on keeping everyone safe from hazardous weather. We will not bend the knee so long as I am here. #WhyWeStay
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Morning, friends! ☀️ Yesterday, gov workers shared why they stay despite the chaos of the Trump admin (#WhyWeStay). Some stories moved us to tears. You are the best. Let’s keep building community + speaking truth to power. 💚 Back soon with science, sass, and some silliness:)
April 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Morning, friends! ☀️ Yesterday, gov workers shared why they stay despite the chaos of the Trump admin (#WhyWeStay). Some stories moved us to tears. You are the best. Let’s keep building community + speaking truth to power. 💚 Back soon with science, sass, and some silliness:)
"I run the country and the world."
No. No you don't. The level of delusion in this regime is UNREAL.
No Kings. Never again.
No. No you don't. The level of delusion in this regime is UNREAL.
No Kings. Never again.
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"I run the country and the world."
No. No you don't. The level of delusion in this regime is UNREAL.
No Kings. Never again.
No. No you don't. The level of delusion in this regime is UNREAL.
No Kings. Never again.
Heads up to anyone protesting today, there is a threat for severe weather from Texas up through New York. The best potential for severe weather will be in the yellow to orange highlighted areas. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats, with a low threat for tornadoes. Stay weather aware!
April 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Heads up to anyone protesting today, there is a threat for severe weather from Texas up through New York. The best potential for severe weather will be in the yellow to orange highlighted areas. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats, with a low threat for tornadoes. Stay weather aware!
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See you out there today! And remember, if you see something, say something. If you catch video of any incidents, please email it to report@ourparks.org. Our team, working alongside local law enforcement, has already helped lead to 18 arrests. Stay safe, have fun, and go make some good trouble today!
April 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
See you out there today! And remember, if you see something, say something. If you catch video of any incidents, please email it to report@ourparks.org. Our team, working alongside local law enforcement, has already helped lead to 18 arrests. Stay safe, have fun, and go make some good trouble today!
Get out there and resist if you can! We'll be on the front lines working severe weather. Keep up with your local weather forecast today if you are out and protesting. When thunder roars, go indoors. Unless that roar is thousands of people using their voice, in which case - keep going. #50501
50501 — 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement
Join the movement to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. 50 protests, 50 states, 1 day: #50501.
www.fiftyfifty.one
April 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Get out there and resist if you can! We'll be on the front lines working severe weather. Keep up with your local weather forecast today if you are out and protesting. When thunder roars, go indoors. Unless that roar is thousands of people using their voice, in which case - keep going. #50501
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Thou shalt march on Washington by the millions and not leave until the Mad King is deposed.
April 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Thou shalt march on Washington by the millions and not leave until the Mad King is deposed.
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You could submit a complaint here but 1500 employees out of the 1700 have now been RIFed. www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Find information and tools to submit a consumer complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
www.consumerfinance.gov
April 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
You could submit a complaint here but 1500 employees out of the 1700 have now been RIFed. www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
Due to a lapse in federal funding to NOAA from the DOC, contracts supporting several regional climate centers ended yesterday. This includes four of the six major regions, specifically the High Plains, Midwestern, Southeast, and Southern regions.
Climate data is crucial to our mission. (1/3)
Climate data is crucial to our mission. (1/3)
Over half of NOAA’s Regional Climate Centers’ websites go dark due to ‘lapse in federal funding’
As of Thursday, over half of the websites for NOAA’s Regional Climate Centers were unavailable in what the websites noted as a “lapse in federal funding from the Department of Commerce …
fox59.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Due to a lapse in federal funding to NOAA from the DOC, contracts supporting several regional climate centers ended yesterday. This includes four of the six major regions, specifically the High Plains, Midwestern, Southeast, and Southern regions.
Climate data is crucial to our mission. (1/3)
Climate data is crucial to our mission. (1/3)
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The Sacramento weather service office just sent an email detailing product changes amid "critically reduced staffing"
Highlights:
Phone lines no longer answered
Reduced staffing from 6pm to 6am
Forecast discussions issued only 1x/day
Limited social media posting
Advisories mainly issued by day shift
Highlights:
Phone lines no longer answered
Reduced staffing from 6pm to 6am
Forecast discussions issued only 1x/day
Limited social media posting
Advisories mainly issued by day shift
April 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Sacramento weather service office just sent an email detailing product changes amid "critically reduced staffing"
Highlights:
Phone lines no longer answered
Reduced staffing from 6pm to 6am
Forecast discussions issued only 1x/day
Limited social media posting
Advisories mainly issued by day shift
Highlights:
Phone lines no longer answered
Reduced staffing from 6pm to 6am
Forecast discussions issued only 1x/day
Limited social media posting
Advisories mainly issued by day shift