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Offline IceManNYR

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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7290 on: August 21, 2011, 07:37:26 PM »
Here's the semi transparent red LDL being used on the national HD feed.
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7291 on: August 21, 2011, 07:58:49 PM »
It's way too early for storm alert mode, in my opinion.  Basically, all they're saying now is that the entire state of Florida should be prepared for a possible landfall or near-miss during the second half of next week.  We don't quite yet know where, we don't know exactly at what strength, but... be prepared.

It's a good thing to let people know ahead of time that a tropical cyclone may be coming.  But such an advance warning doesn't require sounding alarm bells quite yet.  The first two storms this year (Bret and Emily) that were "supposed" to affect Florida just didn't.  Irene seems a better bet, but... you never know.  It could do what Emily did and fizzle out.
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7292 on: August 21, 2011, 08:34:02 PM »
Quote from: twcc_ericdn on August 21, 2011, 07:58:49 PM
It's way too early for storm alert mode, in my opinion.  Basically, all they're saying now is that the entire state of Florida should be prepared for a possible landfall or near-miss during the second half of next week.  We don't quite yet know where, we don't know exactly at what strength, but... be prepared.

It's a good thing to let people know ahead of time that a tropical cyclone may be coming.  But such an advance warning doesn't require sounding alarm bells quite yet.  The first two storms this year (Bret and Emily) that were "supposed" to affect Florida just didn't.  Irene seems a better bet, but... you never know.  It could do what Emily did and fizzle out.
O_O Why are they 4-5 Days early on this? C'mon!  :nono:
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7293 on: August 21, 2011, 08:38:47 PM »
I can picture the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.  A tropical wave forms right off the coast of Africa.  Storm alert for the entire Gulf and Atlantic coastline for the next two weeks.  :)
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7294 on: August 21, 2011, 08:55:23 PM »
:facepalm: Guys, guys, guys, are we going to go over this every single year?

I agree with the posts above; TWC is hyping this thing and possibly sounding an alarm too early, but that's what boosts their ratings. That's what makes people want to tune-in. And most importantly, that's what makes people prepared.

One thing I think we all can agree TWC needs to work on is a good balance between enough weather coverage (don't show long-form 24/7) and excessive or hyped weather coverage (we don't necessarily need red mode for a TD just forming off the coast of Africa...yes I know this situation isn't THAT bad). But it's hard to be real critical if The Weather Channel is doing their job for once, even if it is a little overboard.

Quote from: Trevor on August 21, 2011, 07:00:51 PM
Paul is loosing his voice live on air :O

Is it just me, or is Paul always getting sick and loosing his voice during hurricane season? :blink: I think he lost his voice during excessive coverage with Ike a few years ago.
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7295 on: August 21, 2011, 09:01:18 PM »
Quote from: WeatherWitness on August 21, 2011, 08:55:23 PM
:facepalm: Guys, guys, guys, are we going to go over this every single year?

Um... yes?  :smoke2:
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7296 on: August 22, 2011, 09:10:35 AM »
just saw a Localonthe8s promo "Trust Us Mornings, Try Us Tonight 8/7c"
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7297 on: August 22, 2011, 09:14:51 AM »
Quote from: Alex on August 22, 2011, 09:10:35 AM
just saw a Localonthe8s promo "Trust Us Mornings, Try Us Tonight 8/7c"
This was also a full :30 advertisement.  Very classy piece.
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7298 on: August 22, 2011, 04:29:03 PM »
Quote from: Alex on August 22, 2011, 09:10:35 AM
just saw a Localonthe8s promo "Trust Us Mornings, Try Us Tonight 8/7c"
it wasn't me xD Seriously, what is with the promo? No more longform on 8?
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7299 on: August 22, 2011, 04:44:02 PM »
Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2011, 04:29:03 PM
Quote from: Alex on August 22, 2011, 09:10:35 AM
just saw a Localonthe8s promo "Trust Us Mornings, Try Us Tonight 8/7c"
it wasn't me xD Seriously, what is with the promo? No more longform on 8?
It was a promo promoting their prime-time lineup asking the morning viewers to watch the longform programming starting at 8pm.
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7300 on: August 22, 2011, 04:46:38 PM »
Quote from: Alex on August 22, 2011, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2011, 04:29:03 PM
Quote from: Alex on August 22, 2011, 09:10:35 AM
just saw a Localonthe8s promo "Trust Us Mornings, Try Us Tonight 8/7c"
it wasn't me xD Seriously, what is with the promo? No more longform on 8?
It was a promo promoting their prime-time lineup asking the morning viewers to watch the longform programming starting at 8pm.

What a vague slogan...the "Try Us Tonight" part is what didn't make sense to me until you explained it.
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7301 on: August 22, 2011, 05:39:01 PM »
TWC is preempting longform due to Irene. They will probably continue to preempt it all the way until Sunday. Would be an excellent time to start the September playlist imo...
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7302 on: August 22, 2011, 06:28:45 PM »
I doubt it, especially with Irene on the horizon. I think it'll start some time around Labor Day.
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7303 on: August 22, 2011, 06:48:50 PM »
Quote from: Localonthe8s on August 22, 2011, 05:39:01 PM
TWC is preempting longform due to Irene. They will probably continue to preempt it all the way until Sunday. Would be an excellent time to start the September playlist imo...

...would be an excellent time to start Storm Alert music... :ninja:
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Re: General TWC Discussion
« Reply #7304 on: August 22, 2011, 06:59:12 PM »
Music? I thought TWC discontinued Storm Alert :o
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