General TWC Discussion

[IceManNYR]

Yeah I'd like to know who decides that storms are important enough to extend coverage 5pm to 7pm and then for 8pm they decide it's not important and go back to regular programming.

"Kelly Cass
58 minutes ago
UPDATE: Crew needs to take a quick dinner break...we'll probably go back live during the 9pmEDT hour! I will also have cut-ins every half hour (usually around :15 and :50 after!)"

"Kelly Cass
37 minutes ago
Alot of us brought dinner tonight...good thing cuz we're not going anywhere! We're on standby!"

Reruns at 9pm.

[TWCToday]

Is anyone else annoyed with the non weather travel segments added to last week TWC?
Why do we need segments on friends, families and couples traveling?
They have nothing to do with weather.
This is one of them airing on every broadcast,
http://www.weather.com/travel/hit-the-road/main

The segment is airing because of a deal between TWC, Toyota and Allstate
Press Release: http://press.weather.com/press_detail.asp?id=401

I don't think its a bad segment. Ive found them interesting

[jtmal0723]

When did TWC begin the false advertising that they are Severe Storm Central? http://goput.it/auq.jpg

[TampaMillTWC88]

When did TWC begin the false advertising that they are Severe Storm Central? http://goput.it/auq.jpg

That is such a joke. TWC has ignored countless severe storms with tornadoes over the years.

[IceManNYR]

Central is the new phrase they use on extend coverage.
Hurricane Central, Tornado Central and now Severe Storm Central.

TWC went off at 8pm and back live at 9:30pm to 11pm ET.

[Stephen]

When did TWC begin the false advertising that they are Severe Storm Central? http://goput.it/auq.jpg

I think "Longform Programming Central" would be a more appropriate title.

[toxictwister00]

When did TWC begin the false advertising that they are Severe Storm Central? http://goput.it/auq.jpg

I think "Longform Programming Central" would be a more appropriate title.

Ditto or better yet, "Contradiction Central" since they love to do that too. I remember Crystal Egger saying and I quote,well paraphrase, "We have extended our coverage of WCL to cover the severe weather and we will stay on for as long as we need to to cover the storms." Hmm, I didn't know the storms took a nap from 8-9:30pm before waking up and getting busy to wrecking havoc. 

[IceManNYR]

Kim Cunningham
2 hours ago
Hi!! Wow, is it HOT!!!! Hope you are all surviving it ok! Over 1000 severe weather reports yesterday with what we call a derecho (a fast moving line of severe storms that travel hundreds of miles doing damage). Millions without power in this heat! We are going live from 5-11 tonight to cover another threat! It's the Berg and me from 5-9pm, hope to hear from you!!

[toxictwister00]

Heather's hair color here: Is this because of bad lighting? It looks pink/reddish, but the rest of her body doesn't look like it's discolored.

OT: I will never understand how women can walk around in heels like Heather is wearing in that picture.

[Trevor]

LOL, my mom was flipping channels and commented on her heels. She was like "She's walking around on pegs!"

[Eric]

OT: I will never understand how women can walk around in heels like Heather is wearing in that picture.

In the case of The Weather Channel these days, leg-revealing skirts and very high heels seem to be a requirement of the job now, so it seems like Heather has a choice: walk around in these shoes or find another job.

[IceManNYR]

Heather's hair color here: Is this because of bad lighting? It looks pink/reddish, but the rest of her body doesn't look like it's discolored.

For months now when they stand in certain areas of the green screen they get that ugly purple reflection on their faces.
Not sure why they can't adjust the lighting to correct it.
I'm guessing the color is coming from the lighted color walls.

[Mike M]

Central is the new phrase they use on extend coverage.
Hurricane Central, Tornado Central and now Severe Storm Central.

TWC went off at 8pm and back live at 9:30pm and air live for 11pm ET.

The term "central" has actually been used since 2005... although in the past year or so they've really worn it down.

[phw115wvwx]

The term "central" has actually been used since 2005... although in the past year or so they've really worn it down.

I agree that it's being way overused.  They need to start creating more original names.

[toxictwister00]

Extended Coverage because of severe weather in Chicago, IL