Beth Tomoff

[Dr. Levi Cowan @TropicalTidbits]

I never publicly comment on political matters because they are usually irrelevant to my work of providing hurricane data and forecasts to people in my personal capacity. Today though, it is highly relevant, and as a member of the meteorological community, I am angry.

Planned or ongoing bulk workforce cuts would irreparably harm the National Weather Service, NOAA, and their scientists who save innumerable lives by warning people in advance of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis, blizzards, and other life-threatening hazards. Many of you reading this may knowingly or unknowingly be alive today because of their work, or know someone who is. As a direct consequence of wounding the NWS and NOAA, the public would be less safe.

My personal mission to bring hurricane science, data, and forecasts to the public would not be possible without the weather observations, doppler radar stations, computer models, hurricane hunter aircraft, and weather satellites provided by NOAA and the NWS. Your favorite weather apps, TV meteorologists, and private weather companies would also be unable to function without this data or the civil servants who live and breathe it to synthesize it into public safety information.

All of these benefits cost each taxpayer the equivalent of a few cups of coffee per year, and surveys show most would be willing to pay much more. The American weather enterprise saves many, many times more money than it costs to run, making it one of the biggest bangs for your buck in the government. The impact of quality weather forecasts and infrastructure on society is multiplied many-fold by preventing economic disruptions, keeping public transportation efficient, and providing lead time to prepare for and mitigate disasters. Most importantly, it saves priceless lives.

Careful, long-term plans to streamline or reorient the weather enterprise in an evolving world are not bad, but *this plan* is insane. A feverish rush to take a cleaver to this workforce is self-destructive and dangerous to Americans who rely on the services they provide. It also cuts off the legs of young, passionate scientists who represent the future of meteorology in the new age of AI and other emerging technologies -- the very people we need in the field right now.

As a part of this community since the age of 8 when I began analyzing hurricanes with dial-up internet, I am heartbroken and concerned by what appears to be planned or already in motion. It also directly impacts my friends and family. I cannot be silent, despite knowing I do myself no favors by speaking out. I ask you to join me in advocating for @NWS and @NOAA if you value their work or the work that I am able to do because of them. There are many ways to make your voice heard.

That's all for now, thanks for reading.

[Mira Sorvino @MiraSorvino]

I want to leave Matthew Perry’s own words here as the way we remember him. There will never be another like him- he lit up so many hearts in so many ways. Godspeed to Paradise!

[Alex Tomoff @AlexTomoff]

Didn’t we already do this before back in December? 4.5” of heavy wet snow as of 7 am. Another tree down in the backyard. @NWSCLE

[Bill Tomoff @BTomoffCPA]

Getting to know @rtomoff16 - #10

“...his trip with his dad to the #ESPYS (in 2017) was something he is deeply grateful for... walking the red carpet and meeting several of his sports idols...”

— #TheFocusedFight: A #ChildhoodCancer Journey by @ttomoff
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[Tom Peters @tom_peters]

Didn’t realize what a shitstorm I’d stir up by reporting on research that concludes that men on average interrupt more than women, talk more and longer than women, etc. Such assertions bring out the asshole in the assholes.

[Beth Tomoff @BethTomoff]

Thought you would enjoy! @AlexTomoff

[Barstool Penn State @PSUBarstool]

Tag someone who misses the PSU squirrels.

[Don Tomoff, CPA, MBA @DTomoffCPA]

Tip #439 - Filling out OR preparing PDF Documents for others? Please make them Fillable Forms! #twinztalk #twinztechtip

I am continually amazed at how this simple step is overlooked by many form creators. Here’s the latest colossal example...

I had a c…https://t.co/5O9Sd6Bqja

[Don Tomoff, CPA, MBA @DTomoffCPA]

#UAlbanyGrad Congratulations @AlexTomoff Well Done! 🔥🔥🔥@BTomoffCPA @BethTomoff @KristinTomoff

[Kristi Nicole @kristi_nic]

I have reached my breaking point. Joe Exotic...I’m coming for you after this quarantine is over

[PwC US @PwCUS]

We're proud to support @FeedingAmerica and @1strcf with a $250,000 donation to help them continue their important work in this time of need. Tune in now to #iHeartConcertonFOX!

[Andrea R MD, @andrear9md.bsky.social @AndreaR9Md]

Update. The Cleveland Clinic has developed a COVID 19 test that gives results in 8 hours as opposed to the 2-3 days it takes for the other tests.
They developed the test in NINE days, I repeat nine. Scientists worked 24/7 once the CDC gave them the okay on 3/2.

[Beth Tomoff @BethTomoff]

Here's where I am right about now https://t.co/6ckykPVUc5

[Beth Tomoff @BethTomoff]

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[Kristi Nicole @kristi_nic]

Happy Dad’s Weekend!!! We saw someone’s dad get arrested at 5pm, glad it wasn’t mine!!!

[UAlbany ATM/ENV Sci @UAlbanyDAES]

Congratulations to our indoor soccer team, Snow Squall Squad, who finished the season tied for first place at 8-1 (and undefeated in our awesome new shirts)!

[UAlbany ATM/ENV Sci @UAlbanyDAES]

@UAlbanyDAES graduate students @alextomoff and Emily Paltz participated in the @UAlbanyGradSch Graduate & Professional School fair today. Interested in joining our awesome department? Check out our list of funded graduate opportunities for Fall 2020: https://t.co/PKz2h6PFUE.

[Gestalt-Cleveland @GestaltCle]

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[Beth Tomoff @BethTomoff]

Here's where I am right about now https://t.co/jMPfyvpylD

[Beth Tomoff @BethTomoff]

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[Beth Tomoff @BethTomoff]

Here's where I am right about now https://t.co/ywBc0ugCSH