7am Sunday Unfortunately, the forecast is on track. Heavy to, in spots, torrential rain is falling in southeast California and parts of Arizona. Flash flood watches and warnings are in effect. Please check with your local trusted source of weather information in order to make sure you have the latest information for your home or business. Again, I strongly discourage travel today and tomorrow. 5:15pm Saturday This is a terribly serious situation as the crest will be very close to the record stage! Many more evacuation orders will be issued. It is vital to have a "go kit." Scroll down to the link to show you what to gather. 12:15p: After I prepared the forecast below, an updated rainfall amount forecast for Arizona came in. More than 8" of rain is forecast to fall in there next three days! This may cause catastrophic flooding in a few spots with widespread serious flooding. Please see preparedness recommendations below. -- original post -- This is the flash flood ...
Reportedly, 5% that show up are maintenance, janitors, and security personnel; leaving only 1% that actually show up to do the work of the Federal department they work for.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked at an NWS forecast office, there was almost never 100% attendance on a particular day. Rotating shifts meant at least 2 had a day off. Others had travel for their jobs. I've also worked for the Census, and being on the field going house-to-house would probably not be covered as "in the office."
ReplyDeleteSo, the 6% coverage cited in the story is not good, but I would like to see the actual coverage per department and the reasons why they are not "at the office".