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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: November 24, 2013, 10:52:24 PM »

The Weatherscan and IS computers are rebooting at the same time and it's happening about every 2min.
WeatherScan was showing the national TWC SD feed and TWC SD was showing the national LDL.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 24, 2013, 10:16:39 PM »

Just checked Weatherscan on FiOS and noticed the current conditions for all cities is "no report" and the radar is "Temporarily Unavailable". It just rebooted and is showing TWC SD feed.


On TWC SD I noticed the LDL just giving local forecasts and never shows current conditions.
It also says "A wind advisory is in effect until 6pm this evening." That's 3 hours outdated.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 24, 2013, 06:14:23 PM »

They need to stop using this layout for the person a the expert desk.

It's not necessary to have them on screen with the maps and  the maps are way to small.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: November 23, 2013, 08:40:48 PM »

Why bother naming storms if you don't bother to do live shows 2pm to 4:30am on weekends.
If the storm is that important to name why is there no live coverage after 2pm?

According to the guide listings Thursday and Friday TWC is done at 2pm ET.
I understand Thursday. Friday they should be doing a regular schedule.

Update: Maria just said TWC is extending live coverage today due to the winter storm.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 05:29:53 PM »

It sounds like stock music for a chase scene in a move or TV show.
A bit to intense for me.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 04:19:34 PM »

TWC skipped the breaks at and LOT8s at 3:18 and 3:28pm ET.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 03:35:19 PM »

TWC just scrolled they are live to at least 11pm ET. Good move by them.
Hope for the best for all those effected by the storms.
They have not turned the LDL or HD wing red.
Is the IS2 red for anyone in the area of the storms?

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Everything Else TWC / Re: The Weather Channel Schedules Discussion Thread

« on: November 17, 2013, 12:56:47 PM »

Sunday TWC extended coverage for severe storms.

Jim Cantore was at the expert desk with Dr. Greg Postel and later Jim and Dr. Forbes.

4:30-7am Mark Thibodeau.
7-11am Jen Carfagno and Alex Wallace.
11-3pm Julie Martin and Keith Carson.
3pm-7pm Kyla Grogan & Chris Warren.
7pm-11pm Mark Elliot and Kim Cunningham.

Monday

WCL 4am-5am.
WUWA 5am-7am. Al and Stephanie.
AM Rush 7am-10am. Mike and Maria.
WUWA 10am. Live edition with Mike and Maria.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 11:47:06 AM »

For those wondering about the OCM setup for weekends.
4:30am-7am they are only using one OCM though they use 2 on weekdays. 
Ray Stagich was on Saturday. Mark Thibodeau was on Sunday.
Jen Carfagno and Alex Wallace were on 7am-11am.
Julie Martin and Keith Carson are on 11am-2pm.

The severe storm coverage going on now is another reason why TWC should get rid of the jokes when the local forecast starts. Especially in the areas with tornadoes active.

Has the Breaking Weather Alert System (BREWS) graphic been shown on screen since the graphics update?

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 10:24:00 AM »

"Dr. Greg Forbes
38 minutes ago
TORNADO OUTBREAK TODAY. I am raising TORCON to 9 for central and east two-thirds of IL, and for IN. TORCON 7 for west OH. TORCON 6 for south MI. TORCON 5 for southeast WI. TORCON 6 for west and north KY. TORCON 4 for east OH. Severe storms and a chance of a tornado in central MI, west IL, east MO, east AR, rest of KY, TN, north AL, north and central MS, northeast LA. TORCON 3 to 4 in these areas. Damaging winds continue across NY, WV, PA, MD overnight."

From the Torcon I'm guessing we might get live coverage 9pm though they are still promoting taped shows for 9pm and 10pm ET. 

The HD LDL and Wing have not gone into storm mode yet.

Here's the red storm version of the WCL intro,

TWCHD 20131117

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 10:15:47 AM »

Just seems odd they were promoting Prospectors for 9pm on the 7am hour of WCL.
Why bother promoting the show if you are doing severe storm coverage all day?
The only other answer is they go to the dual feed at 9pm and only the areas with severe weather are getting live coverage.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 08:00:19 AM »

Getting a change to check out clips of the new IS2 LOT8's,
framing the new IS2 local forecast for 4:3 is a step backwards when the finally frame their video and maps for 16:9.
Unless this is just the initial version and a change to full frame is going to happen.

For those wondering, while the studio is already in red mode the national LDL and the wing on the right are still regular colors.

TWC is not going to be live all day as they are already promoting Prospectors for 9pm ET.

The Transparent LDL is only during longform for when video is full screen for those who have the IS2.
Because they made it transparent they can't show the LDL on the national feed during longform.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 17, 2013, 07:57:02 AM »

Getting a chance to check out clips of the new IS2 LOT8's,
framing the new IS2 local forecast for 4:3 is a step backwards when the finally frame their video and maps for 16:9.
Unless this is just the initial version and a change to full frame is going to happen.

For those wondering, while the studio is already in red mode the national LDL and the wing on the right are still regular colors.

TWC is not going to be live all day as they are already promoting Prospectors for 9pm ET.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 16, 2013, 02:49:43 AM »

Jennifer Lopez was subbing for Vivian so she is still there since the schedule changes.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 14, 2013, 10:58:37 PM »

"Keith Carson ‏@KeithCarson 13 Nov
There will still be a 7 PM show. It will be hosted by the talented @TWCChrisWarren in a one man kinda format."

All these OCMs and TWC is only using one OCM for 7pm ET after taking away the 10pm and 1am shows?
I just don't get it.