Joe Bastardi leaves Accuweather

[Ivanhater]

I was in complete shock when I heard this.

Here is the statement from Accuweather

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Pastelok to the role of leader of AccuWeather’s Long-Range Forecasting Team. Paul has been a key player in the Long-Range Team for many years and will continue our dedication to providing our clients with the most exceptional service.

Joe Bastardi has left AccuWeather after a distinguished 32-year career. We at AccuWeather appreciate Joe’s dedicated service to our clients over these many years.

AccuWeather’s commitment to your success remains our top priority.

[HURAKAN]

yeah, shocking

[cycloneye]

I am also shocked. Now the question is,where will he go?

[RL3AO]

The sound you hear is the number of accuweather pro subscribers falling though the roof.

[srainhoutx]

Hard to believe it's been since 1977 that I've associated JB to AccuWeather. I recall the radio days on our local KTRH AM 740 when Joe Sobel would be out and JB would fill in.

[Macrocane]

Are we on April fool's day? ... Pretty shocking, Accuweather and Bastardi were almost the same thing to me.

[Ntxw]

Wow, that's a shock to the system. I hope he stays around somewhere, even though he's a bit crazy sometimes with his predictions, I've learned a lot about pattern recognition from him which he does a good job at doing. My bet is that his stance on global cooling had something to do with it . Anyone with that ideal these days seems to get ousted

[Metalicwx220]

Wait did he get fired or he retired or he just wanted to leave? I wonder what people think these days.

[KatDaddy]

I cant believe it either! I willbe dropping the Pro site also.

[accuweather]

Wait did he get fired or he retired or he just wanted to leave? I wonder what people think these days.

He was not fired. Outside of that I don't really know. I don't have a bad feeling about it though, I think it was what he wanted.

[KatDaddy]

Thanks for the update Jesse. I only used the Pro Site for Joe's blog and videos thus I cancelled the subscription this evening. It was a luxury.

[srainhoutx]

Thanks for dropping by, Jesse. We wish all of you the best.

[accuweather]

Thanks for dropping by, Jesse. We wish all of you the best.

Well, I appreciate that. Some people have taken this as an opportunity to attack us, which is unfortunate.

[vbhoutex]

Jesse, thanks for dropping by and letting us know what is going on. Please keep us posted as you learn more.

[Metalicwx220]

Wait did he get fired or he retired or he just wanted to leave? I wonder what people think these days.

He was not fired. Outside of that I don't really know. I don't have a bad feeling about it though, I think it was what he wanted.

Ohh my bad Im so sorry Thanks for the information.

[Hurricaneman]

I think he would be a good fit at the NHC

[wxman57]

I think he would be a good fit at the NHC

That's a joke, right?

I haven't heard anything about where he may be going.

[WeatherGuesser]

I think he would be a good fit at the NHC

That's a joke, right?

I haven't heard anything about where he may be going.

Not to The Roker Channel, is he?

[StormClouds63]

If he wishes to continue working, he'll have no problem finding a new position. Like him or not, he generates interest and controversy.

[wxman57]

If he wishes to continue working, he'll have no problem finding a new position. Like him or not, he generates interest and controversy.

Controversy is not necessarily a good thing. If he's taken a job with a utility company or another private weather service, then we most likely won't hear from him again. Maybe he's gone to the San Angelo NWS office?