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NWS Claps Back at Skeptic Over Storm Forecast
29 Jan
Summary
- NWS Greenville-Spartanburg responded to a former GOP secretary's doubt.
- An incoming winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and winds.
- The NWS explained that forecasts are adjusted with new scientific data.
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, engaged in a public exchange on social media, responding to a former North Carolina GOP district secretary's doubt about a winter storm forecast. The secretary, Margaret Ackiss, questioned the NWS's prediction, referencing a previous forecast. The NWS GSP account directly asked for clarification on her statement.
This interaction occurred as NWS offices across the Eastern Seaboard issued forecasts for an upcoming winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the Carolinas this weekend. This event follows Winter Storm Fern, which caused significant disruption and fatalities across the U.S. last week.
Supporters defended the NWS's updated forecast, explaining that scientific predictions are adjusted as new data becomes available. Some noted that the primary concern for the previous storm was ice, not heavy snow as initially feared by some.
As of Thursday morning, winter storm watches were in effect for much of North Carolina and South Carolina, with potential upgrades to warnings. The NWS GSP forecast region anticipates 2 to 7 inches of snow, potentially causing impassable roads and isolated power outages due to heavy snow and gusty winds. Impacts to travel are a primary concern, especially for the Friday evening commute.
