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Title: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: Someone on May 28, 2015, 12:01:51 PM

I was watching TWC earlier, since I'm on summer break and I have nothing to do, and I came across them using the old map they used pre-November 2013--before the big design change. It was most likely a glitch, but it was nice to see the old maps being used because I prefer the old maps to the new maps. Here is the video for proof:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5O3YmVhmbI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5O3YmVhmbI)

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: luesjo12 on May 28, 2015, 12:13:34 PM

I was about to mention this here. Seems very odd. I included a screenshot.

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: mightynine on May 28, 2015, 12:23:59 PM

Apparently there's a big internet problem for TWC in Atlanta. Perhaps that has something to do with it.

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: luesjo12 on May 28, 2015, 12:31:58 PM

Could be. IIRC, aren't these the maps they used in the 2008 HD relaunch?

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: Someone on May 28, 2015, 12:38:32 PM

Ah, I see. They are STILL currently using the old maps right now. Chris Warren is taking advantage of this map by explaining how the terrain can be seen. Just goes to show that the plain white maps aren't really that helpful to know what is there.

Maybe leusjo12. I wasn't too sure, but now that you have said it, those maps could be from the 2008 relaunch.

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: Adrian on May 28, 2015, 12:56:56 PM

Quote from: mightynine on May 28, 2015, 12:23:59 PM

Apparently there's a big internet problem for TWC in Atlanta. Perhaps that has something to do with it.

I noticed that my IS2 can not display Current Conditions so perhaps there is a big internet problem at TWC.

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: alex979 on May 28, 2015, 01:00:12 PM

This might explain it.
https://twitter.com/keithcarson/status/603968473488830464

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: 02Justin10 on May 28, 2015, 01:04:08 PM

Oh well...I was kinda hoping they decided to go back to the older one...I better enjoy this radar while I can...

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: Zach on May 28, 2015, 01:19:36 PM

For the record, the name of the radar in the above screenshot and video is Titan HD.

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: TWCJim on May 28, 2015, 01:39:06 PM

Titan HD Radar Maps return to The Weather Channel (May 28, 2015) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N42k_GkRwyQ#)

Nice to see the Titan HD maps again.  :yes:

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: Someone on May 28, 2015, 01:55:23 PM

Seems that TWC is using the new maps again. Now that I have seen the old maps in my TV, the new maps look even more horrible. :(

Title: Re: TWC Using Old Map for Radar?
Post by: weatherfan_2013 on May 28, 2015, 03:58:35 PM

Quote from: Adrian on May 28, 2015, 12:56:56 PM

Quote from: mightynine on May 28, 2015, 12:23:59 PM

Apparently there's a big internet problem for TWC in Atlanta. Perhaps that has something to do with it.

I noticed that my IS2 can not display Current Conditions so perhaps there is a big internet problem at TWC.

My CC just came back. :38 and :48 it was missing.