Author Topic: Weather Underground Servers Down (Read 7251 times)

chief-david · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2021, 11:01:49 AM »

Today is Thursday............

TraderGary · « **Reply #26 on:** May 06, 2021, 11:39:50 AM »

Half of May 3 and most of May 4 WU data is missing when I go back and look.

I didn't notice because I use my Davis WeatherLink charts and data which are always complete and reliable.

TraderGary · « **Reply #27 on:** May 06, 2021, 08:15:35 PM »

WU was down today, Thursday, May 6, 2021 from...
2:04 PM EDT to
4:04 PM EDT

WU was down for precisely 2 hours.
This sure does look like it was purposeful.
How can there be only 1 (one) WU Server?

redeye64 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 06, 2021, 10:09:09 PM »

Mine is showing current data, but no summary "no data available"

TraderGary · « **Reply #29 on:** May 07, 2021, 12:49:47 AM »

Unbelievable!
More outage from Thursday, May 6, 2021...
09:04 PM EDT to
11:09 PM EDT

ConligWX · « **Reply #30 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:07:55 AM »

Quote from: TraderGary on May 07, 2021, 12:49:47 AM

Unbelievable!

It’s not really, this is WU we are talking about

CW2274 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:38:47 AM »

Why would they change? As long as people keep sending them data, they'll keep giving you their substandard, "outta-the-box-hook-it-right-up-to-WU" PWS monopolized product.

AFAIC, I see three choices, quit complaining, do something about it, or move on. I chose the latter.

ConligWX · « **Reply #32 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:41:53 AM »

Quote from: CW2274 on May 07, 2021, 01:38:47 AM

Why would they change? As long as people keep sending them data, they'll keep giving you their substandard, "outta-the-box-hook-it-right-up-to-WU" PWS monopolized product.

AFAIC, I see three choices, quit complaining, do something about it, or move on. I chose the latter.

Couldn’t agree more, however I do enjoy the complaining, it’s entertaining to say the least lol

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CW2274 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:46:54 AM »

Quote from: ConligWX on May 07, 2021, 01:41:53 AM

Quote from: CW2274 on May 07, 2021, 01:38:47 AM
Why would they change? As long as people keep sending them data, they'll keep giving you their substandard, "outta-the-box-hook-it-right-up-to-WU" PWS monopolized product.

AFAIC, I see three choices, quit complaining, do something about it, or move on. I chose the latter.
however I do enjoy the complaining

Bitching is in, isn't it?

ConligWX · « **Reply #34 on:** May 07, 2021, 02:27:04 AM »

The world is full of “entitled” anger lol

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azchrisf · « **Reply #35 on:** May 07, 2021, 02:50:51 AM »

Quote from: ConligWX on May 07, 2021, 02:27:04 AM

The world is full of “entitled” anger lol

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Normally I'd agree with you but they are asking us for data on equipment we paid for so they can use it to make money. IBM wouldn't have purchased them if there wasn't big money to be made.

They are neglecting what was once a good platform.

CW2274 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 07, 2021, 02:54:43 AM »

Quote from: ConligWX on May 07, 2021, 02:27:04 AM

The world is full of “entitled” anger

Yes sir, yes sir. And righteously so.

WheatonRon · « **Reply #37 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:37:18 PM »

Well we at least have the always reliable WU gold star concept. NOT! It is always so unreliable and changes from day-to-day, it is a joke—embarrassing is a better choice of words.

capeweather · « **Reply #38 on:** May 07, 2021, 01:46:32 PM »

The email support is also a joke. How does anyone get ahold of ibm?

capeweather · « **Reply #39 on:** May 07, 2021, 02:11:41 PM »

Wow, finally responded.

Have dealt with Victoria in the past and my confidence in her finding a resolution is not very high.

Quote

Hi!

Thank you for reaching out about the problem with the NEXRAD maps. Engineers are at work on the problem. I hope you will be patient with us while they work.

Let me know if you have additional questions or concerns. Thank you!

--Victoria

ref:_00DA0L1VM._5002KuevdF:ref

capeweather · « **Reply #40 on:** May 07, 2021, 02:42:08 PM »

Quote from: capeweather on May 07, 2021, 02:11:41 PM

Wow, finally responded.

Have dealt with Victoria in the past and my confidence in her finding a resolution is not very high.

Quote
Hi!

Thank you for reaching out about the problem with the NEXRAD maps. Engineers are at work on the problem. I hope you will be patient with us while they work.

Let me know if you have additional questions or concerns. Thank you!

--Victoria

ref:_00DA0L1VM._5002KuevdF:ref

I believe this is her direct email address if anyone chooses to reach out.

victoria.gardner@ibm.com

capeweather · « **Reply #41 on:** May 08, 2021, 07:11:42 AM »

IBM is cutting the cord on the NEXRAD radar. See email snip.

TraderGary · « **Reply #42 on:** May 08, 2021, 09:10:35 AM »

Quote from: capeweather on May 08, 2021, 07:11:42 AM

IBM is cutting the cord on the NEXRAD radar. See email snip.

How will it work going forward then? I always found NEXRAD to be quite useful to quickly see what was coming.

The ultimate radar tool for me has always been "Radarscope" on my Android Pixel 3XL. I have the Pro subscription and it is a professional grade tool. I like that it is always in my pocket and ready to go. What do you guys use?

BigOkie · « **Reply #43 on:** May 08, 2021, 10:03:23 AM »

Quote from: TraderGary on May 08, 2021, 09:10:35 AM

Quote from: capeweather on May 08, 2021, 07:11:42 AM
IBM is cutting the cord on the NEXRAD radar. See email snip.

How will it work going forward then? I always found NEXRAD to be quite useful to quickly see what was coming.

The ultimate radar tool for me has always been "Radarscope" on my Android Pixel 3XL. I have the Pro subscription and it is a professional grade tool. I like that it is always in my pocket and ready to go. What do you guys use?

For my Pixel 4a, it's RadarScope hands down. PC? I have WSV3. It does both Level 2 and Level 3 radar and is incredibly versatile with model depictions and the like. I bought it when you could still buy a lifetime license and still have that. Now, if you buy WSV3 it's a subscription model. Nothing wrong with that, but can get pricey and I was glad I got it when I did.

BigOkie · « **Reply #44 on:** May 08, 2021, 10:06:33 AM »

Quote from: capeweather on May 08, 2021, 07:11:42 AM

IBM is cutting the cord on the NEXRAD radar. See email snip.

TBH their data gathering hasn't worked on my station properly for some time, specifically the UV. I'm just about ready to cut my ties with them after providing data from several different stations since 2005 (ah, those were the days). I still pump data to both CWOP and PWS, so I'm not really losing anything. They were never able to get my webcam down so that's literally strike two. Since IBM bought them (and actually before that) WU has gone to s**t.

capeweather · « **Reply #45 on:** May 08, 2021, 10:22:08 AM »

Our data feed to WU / IBM has halted after 16 years starting today.

SoMDWx · « **Reply #46 on:** May 08, 2021, 11:37:34 AM »

Just severed all connections to WU....Been real.....

Rychu · « **Reply #47 on:** May 08, 2021, 12:41:15 PM »

https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/IBM-Introducing-Worlds-Highest-Resolution-Global-Weather-Forecasting-Model

azchrisf · « **Reply #48 on:** May 08, 2021, 01:28:58 PM »

What's interesting is that's from 2-3 years ago.

waiukuweather · « **Reply #49 on:** May 08, 2021, 02:30:34 PM »

WU should be wanting to hold onto users like you guys who know how to properly site a temperature sensor and or use good quality weather station equipment

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