loon - What you experienced with your DirecTV reception during the storm is the nature of the beast with ANY satellite-based system, be it DirecTV, DISH Network, Sirius/XM radio, and so on. The storm front interrupts the signal that your antenna is trying to pick up. In many cases, it'll even happen BEFORE the storm gets to your location if it's coming from the south/west.
We've had satellite TV for a number of years in OH. You're right - it IS kinda a pain when the signal gets messed up in a storm. But I always revert to the computer for weather reports, etc. during times like that. It gives me all the info I would get via the television.....and more!
Bill
