Liberal Democrats in Devon have joined the calls for the Government to intervene, and save the Met Office's long-established link with the BBC.
They're concerned at the plan to give the weather forecasting contract to a private company.
The Lib Dem county councillors think licence-payers' money should continue going to a public service organisation, not a commercial enterprise.
Man dies in rural Devon crash
Investigations are ongoing
Devon teenager charged with murder
19-year-old Layton Randle to appear at court
Dramatic bedroom window rescue of flood-hit resident
Man and dog evacuated from East Devon home
Storm damage to West Hoe Pier could cost extra £200,000
West Hoe Pier was hit "at most vulnerable" stage
Storm Chandra causes disruption across Devon
School closures and travel chaos across county
Devon demands government cash for storm repairs
Calls for more flood defence
