PSUBlizzicane2007 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 A Change in the Style of Some Products Effective today, a few of the products the National Weather Service in Louisville issues will come out as normal text, instead of ALL CAPS and ellipses (...). These products include our Area Forecast Discussion (AFDLMK), our Public Information Statement (PNSLMK), and our Regional Weather Summary (RWSLMK). We are one of four offices testing this change, with the eventual goal of having all offices use this format. It is also being tested tomorrow at the Spokane, WA (OTX), Tallahassee, FL (TAE), and Pleasant Hill, MO (EAX) offices. As an example, here is the top few lines of the early morning Area Forecast Discussion from this office: FXUS63 KLMK 030845 AFDLMK AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY 443 AM EDT MON OCT 03 2011 .Short Term (Today and Tonight)... With an omega block centered over the continental U.S., dry weather will continue for today. An upper level low spinning over the New England States has already begun to push mid level clouds into southeast Indiana and the Bluegrass region. Expect slow progress westward with these clouds this afternoon with the best coverage (partly cloudy) remaining over the Bluegrass and southeast Indiana regions. ... When I read my AFD just now, it surprised me, but it really is much easier to read. Surprised it took so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I use wunderground. http://www.wunderground.com/DisplayDisc.asp?DiscussionCode=LWX&StateCode=DC&SafeCityName=Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I see Facebook here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUBlizzicane2007 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I use wunderground. http://www.wundergro...Name=Washington The lack of caps bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isohume Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 That looks ridiculus with the MND and W/W/A section still in caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 That looks ridiculus with the MND and W/W/A section still in caps. It looks okay, but yeah if they are going to test a new format then it should all match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 So now they won't be shouting the forecast at us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Road Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I wonder if there will be any negative reaction from the more "senior" members of the NWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isohume Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 It looks okay, but yeah if they are going to test a new format then it should all match. I think I'm just tired of CR dictating NWS policy is all. lol jk. Hope it fails it's testing tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I think I'm just tired of CR dictating NWS policy is all. lol jk. Hope it fails it's testing tho. The new format though is more proper when typing, however I must say it is easier with all caps especially when you want to get a product out quickly. I wonder if they are using some form of software to convert the text to the new format (or it is actually being typed like that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isohume Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 The new format though is more proper when typing, however I must say it is easier with all caps especially when you want to get a product out quickly. I wonder if they are using some form of software to convert the text to the new format (or it is actually being typed like that). I've wondered the same thing and I hope there is some software behind the scenes doing that. Just seems to me if it's not broke, dont fix it. Not sure about your office, but I've heard no complaints from our customers with the all caps. Seems we should be worrying about bigger fish, like aviation grids and enhanced short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGorse Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I've wondered the same thing and I hope there is some software behind the scenes doing that. Just seems to me if it's not broke, dont fix it. Not sure about your office, but I've heard no complaints from our customers with the all caps. Seems we should be worrying about bigger fish, like aviation grids and enhanced short term. As far as I know of, no complaints to my office from our customers regarding the all caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDF_Wx Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've wondered the same thing and I hope there is some software behind the scenes doing that. Just seems to me if it's not broke, dont fix it. Not sure about your office, but I've heard no complaints from our customers with the all caps. Seems we should be worrying about bigger fish, like aviation grids and enhanced short term. There is no software behind this. The products are being typed in lower case and then transmitted. I can't get into all the details as this is a test. However, it is being conducted to see if there is a real need to have things in all caps. If you want to discuss this further, PM me. SDF_Wx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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