FOIA vs. Subpoena for Weather Data: Attorney’s Guide to Data Requests TL;DR — FOIA requests get federal weather data from NOAA/NWS in 20 days (5 U.S.C. § 552). Certification costs $180-840+ for attorneys. Subpoenas compel private weather stations and can secure...
Weather data can be a powerful tool in legal and insurance cases. However, not all weather data is equally reliable, and understanding its limitations is critical for building a strong case. Below, I discuss why some weather data may not hold up in court and what...
