TWC airing series atmospheres at this moment of emergency

[cycloneye]

What do all think of TWc airing at this serious time for the gulf coast that old series atmospheres?.I think that TWC has to cut that series until this situation is finished and the storm goes away but airing at this moment is not good to do but it is my opinion.

[Rainband]

It's only a rain event..and we have seen plenty this year so I understand!!!

[Lindaloo]

I agree Ceye. Even if this is just a rain event, this could be a preview of things to come from TWC.

[cycloneye]

It will not be only a rain event but pretty strong winds as this continues to intensify.

[Lindaloo]

Oh I did not know the winds had increased!!

[Derek Ortt]

Bill is not an emergency. If it becomes a strong TS, atmospheres will be pre-empted

[Rainband]

It will not be only a rain event but pretty strong winds as this continues to intensify.

I think it's running out of real estate..I didn't think it was gonna get much stronger??

[Stormsfury]

The situation, though, not immediately threatening, still warrants that Atmospheres, be pre-empted ... TWC could very well be spending their time providing information about T.S. Bill instead of showing Atmospheres.

SF

[cycloneye]

Yes agree SF more now that Bill is complete tropical and no more sub-tropical.

[WidreMann]

Bill's still not an immediate threat, nor is it particularly well organized. Anyways, it's only an hour of programming. It won't make landfall until tomorrow and not likely as a hurricane. It's much different than severe weather, which is a minute by minute kind of thing. In other words, it's not necessary to pre-empt atmospheres. There's nothing for TWC to say that will really make a difference at this point.

[ColdFront77]

One would think that The Weather Channel would like to cover Tropical Storm Bill and not broadcast a rerun of "Atmospheres."

I can see your point, WidreMann; but covering a tropical system is in general better than showing a documentary, especially a series that they are no longer making new episodes of.

As a side note, during the severe weather in Minnesota a few night ago, TWC scrolled a brief mention of the "Severe Thunderstorm Warning" that was in effect for a portion of the state... using a black bar with white text.

[HarahanTim]

No need at this time for preemptive coverage. There is only so much you can say at this point None of the New orleans TV stations have full time coverage, and only one station has the latest "blurb" on the corner of the screen. tThe thing concerning people here the most is the rain potential, especially considering the ground is already saturated in most areas.

[Rainband]

The situation, though, not immediately threatening, still warrants that Atmospheres, be pre-empted ... TWC could very well be spending their time providing information about T.S. Bill instead of showing Atmospheres.

SF

But what can they say but the same thing over and over and over..it's not a major threat and they see that clearly..JMHO

[ColdFront77]

Yes, however with a system this far out, New Orleans, LA media obviously doesn't have coverage of the storm.

Local New Orleans media and a 24 hour a day cable network devoted to weather are two different things.

[Scott_inVA]

I NEVER watch TWC but tonight went for the 7:50 Tropical Update.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
Kristina Abernathy talkin' about Maine reindeer!

OMG! TWC really sucks (oh...sorry )

Scott


It's about money folks, not weather.

[wx247]

I would suggest a compromise. I would update everyone at the top and the bottom of the hour like they do when there is some severe, yet not major. Just my $.02!

[Stormsfury]

I NEVER watch TWC but tonight went for the 7:50 Tropical Update.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
Kristina Abernathy talkin' about Maine reindeer!

OMG! TWC really sucks (oh...sorry )

Scott


It's about money folks, not weather.

*LOL* ...

[Rainband]

I agree Ceye. Even if this is just a rain event, this could be a preview of things to come from TWC.

well if they do this in a serious situation I boycott them :o

[Scott_inVA]

I agree Ceye. Even if this is just a rain event, this could be a preview of things to come from TWC.

well if they do this in a serious situation I boycott them :o

OK. Then TWC should drop their bogus hype about the Tropical Update at "10 minutes before the hour".

It is patronizing and it is horse-hockey. TWC is now devoted to "special" programs with higher ad rates that surfers may watch while clicking. Hey, I'm in radio sales and I've got no problem with higher spot rates. But TWC is vanilla ice cream, not in-depth wx. If that's what you are interested in, why would you go there? I can give you 100 links where you'll find better info, more concisely explained and faster than TWC.

They are a soulless channel.

My spin.

Scott

[wx247]

"TWC is now devoted to "special" programs with higher ad rates that surfers may watch while clicking. Hey, I'm in radio sales and I've got no problem with higher spot rates. But TWC is vanilla ice cream, not in-depth wx. If that's what you are interested in, why would you go there? I can give you 100 links where you'll find better info, more concisely explained and faster than TWC. "

Scott... while I personally agree with you, there are many,many, many people who depend on TWC as their weather source. I think the question is more should they preempt rather than how they cover it.