[daddymac1127]

Does anyone else think that 4 days of non stop coverage of Dorian is excessive? Especially when all programs are pre emptive by the coverage.

[retiredguy123]

Yes, I do.

[Lucas]

Yes

[billethkid]

Without a doubt, yes.

Significant updates would have been all that was needed.
As an imminent land fall approaches the more frequent.
The 24/7 coverage and setting aside all programming was meteor-logical over kill with rampant redundancy!!!

[seoulbrooks]

Trying to make a story out of nothing. Tired of watching newscasters stand around in the rain. I guess to them it is a real shame Dorian just skirted the coast. Today's news teams are a joke!

[Bjeanj]

Yes!

[TheWarriors]

No, enjoyed flipping it on when I wanted and catching up, can’t be anything good they prompted anyways

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by daddymac1127

Does anyone else think that 4 days of non stop coverage of Dorian is excessive? Especially when all programs are pre emptive by the coverage.

To me it is ( was ) all about the " Drama " which in turn, of course, leads to the Ratings = Revenue from the Sponsors.

It was of course down to making the call blanket coverage vs my guess an occasional update.

The local Channels chose Blanket Coverage. IMO bad decision especially since the storm stalled.

I watched on occasion my personal choice was Channel 2 all were fine, with the exception of Amy Sweezy who seemed uneasy being out of her normal Limelight.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by TheWarriors

No, enjoyed flipping it on when I wanted and catching up, can’t be anything good they prompted anyways

I agree. I don't think that they expect someone to sit and watch for hours at a time. But when someone is able to take time, they are on the air with updates.

If they didn't provide lots and lots of coverage, there would be complaints about that. I seem to recall lack of information was a complaint last time.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by daddymac1127

Does anyone else think that 4 days of non stop coverage of Dorian is excessive? Especially when all programs are pre emptive by the coverage.

Are you saying you are getting tired of someone holding a mike in front of some water and telling the same thing over and over again?
Me too. The updates are hours apart and they just fill in between with drama. Weathermen live for these moments and are excited to report a perfect formed eye of the storm, etc.

[pooh]

Originally Posted by 600th Photo Sq

To me it is ( was ) all about the " Drama " which in turn, of course, leads to the Ratings = Revenue from the Sponsors.

It was of course down to making the call blanket coverage vs my guess an occasional update.

The local Channels chose Blanket Coverage. IMO bad decision especially since the storm stalled.

I watched on occasion my personal choice was Channel 2 all were fine, with the exception of Amy Sweezy who seemed uneasy being out of her normal Limelight.

Actually, it’s something that's always done when there is dangerous or potentially dangerous weather that could impact the stations’ viewing audience. When the tornado struck here in 2007, WESH was doing weather non-stop prior to the event. We slept with tv on that night....and it was the extensive lightning that woke us...just in time to hear Tony Mainolfi say, “If you live in The Villages, take cover NOW.” Storms don’t follow set patterns, hurricanes can spawn tornados, though we were on the left side so chances were less...but we did have the option of changing the channel at any time. People needed to prepare and not become complacent..there could have been damage from storm surge more than wind. Water is a strong force and flooding is always a danger with hurricanes.

Not sure why you are upset with Amy Sweezy...I enjoy her presence. Maybe she’s tired, having to be at work at 2 during those coverage days, maybe she reminds you of someone you don’t personally care for? (We don’t have to like everyone I realize.)

[ColdNoMore]

No...I don't think it's been excessive.


Nor did I think the coverage of Katrina was excessive...which was also a complaint by certain folks.


Primarily because I know how to operate my TV remote and change channels if I really wanted to and because it makes me grateful, appreciative and empathetic...for the horror of what others are going through.


I also have, what seems to be a bad thing by some these days...a thirst for facts and as much accurate/true information as possible.

[Arctic Fox]

Reminds me of the time every channel was besotted with O.J.Simpson.

One channel decided to stop showing O.J. 24/7 and received a huge boost in viewership.

[Nucky]

Tony on WESH 2 must have been medicated compared to his work during Irma. He was restrained, factual and very professional in my opinion. I like having the reports available whenever I wanted to check-in.

I miss the best reporter of all. Our own, tuccillo.

[hlsboro]

And that Tony is HOT HOT HOT!!