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Programming and Graphics / Re: Updated Graphics

« on: May 09, 2011, 09:25:49 PM »

Weather Center Live...are you kidding me?

Also, have the intros changed for all shows or just WCL?

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Programming and Graphics / Re: Updated Graphics

« on: May 09, 2011, 07:20:24 PM »

The new L3rds look terrible. I'm not too impressed...maybe if I see them on my own TV they will look better.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: Updated Graphics

« on: May 09, 2011, 03:55:22 PM »

Anyways, about time they have new L3rds. I think these new ones look pretty, especially when they're centered. That's a huge plus.

They haven't had the old ones for that long, have they? I feel like TWC is changing graphics way too often now.

And it would be nice if TWC would roll everything out at the same time, not a new radar and title bars, then the L3rds, then something else.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: It's not Vortex2, but Mike Bettes is "gone chasin'" again!

« on: May 08, 2011, 11:21:57 PM »

this says V2? 

May — June 2011

Join The Weather Channel as we embed meteorologist Mike Bettes with the scientists of the VORTEX2 Project...

The VORTEX Project is a scientific experiment that started in 1994 to study the development of tornadoes in order to create better forecasting and warning systems. The first project was the inspiration for the movie TWISTER! VORTEX2 is a new phase of this exciting study! Over 100 scientists from around the globe will join forces to intercept storms across the Midwest. And for the first time, The Weather Channel will be there to give viewers a real-time account of the experience...and these scientists incredible finding

http://twcmediakit.com/cable/specials/great_tornado_hunt.html

Something tells me that is wrong, but I can't be so sure. Maybe "The Great Tornado Hunt" is part of V2 even though it was supposedly only a two-year project.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy birthday Michael (texasstooge)!

« on: May 08, 2011, 12:19:21 PM »

Happy (belated) birthday Michael!

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Programming and Graphics / Re: It's not Vortex2, but Mike Bettes is "gone chasin'" again!

« on: May 07, 2011, 11:21:19 PM »

Well howcome they're not doing Vortex2 again?

Apparently it was only a two-year project (2009 and 2010). Don't know why they couldn't continue it though.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Carl Parker Now Dr. Forbes' Right Hand Man

« on: May 05, 2011, 10:57:37 PM »

Congratulations to Carl!!! He is so knowledgeable about everything weather-related; he derves this, and hopefully it is considered a promotion.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: May 04, 2011, 10:11:57 PM »

DFW RAINFALL UPDATE
Data valid as of May 2, 2011

24-hour total: 2.00 inches

Month-to-date total: 2.65 inches
NORMAL month-to-date total: 0.30 inches

Year-to-date total: 7.70 inches
NORMAL year-to-date total: 10.83 inches
(Departure from normal: -3.13 inches)


All data provided by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas

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TWC Fan Art / Re: wxgatlin's artwork

« on: May 04, 2011, 09:07:15 PM »

The new 5 day on TWC. I only got a glimpse of it and made this off of memory.

Interesting...what do they use this graphic for?

Remember the 5 Day forecast they showed before the new graphics system? Well this is the one to replace it apparently. They used it last night on WC.

You mean the five-day forecast for a specific city with the city skyline background? Aw man, I liked the old graphics better (but your rendition is still very good, Donovan ).

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TWC Fan Art / Re: wxgatlin's artwork

« on: May 04, 2011, 05:06:52 PM »

The new 5 day on TWC. I only got a glimpse of it and made this off of memory.

Interesting...what do they use this graphic for?

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday, Beany! (beanboy89)

« on: May 03, 2011, 11:21:50 PM »

Happy birthday, Billy!!

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Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: May 02, 2011, 11:37:56 PM »

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General Discussion / Re: Happy 15th Birthday, Curt (curtjr4)!

« on: May 02, 2011, 11:14:38 PM »

Happy birthday, Curt. Hope you had a good day today.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: May 02, 2011, 10:17:04 PM »

This is a general warning to some of the younger and newer members here:  Please read the rules on posting appropriate topics and posts.  I've had to delete quite a few posts recently from a few of you due to complaints.  If these issues continue, I will start issuing warnings without hesitation for spamming, posting useless topics, or posting large and inappropriate images.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Patrick, just to make you aware (you probably already know), the "Board Guidelines" tab is no longer at the top of the page, so our newer members don't know what the rules are. I know the rules about posting appropriate topics and posts should really be self-explanatory and may not have been specifically stated in the guidelines anyway, but you can't punish someone if they don't know what the rules are.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: May 01, 2011, 11:32:05 PM »

WINTER RETURNS...BUT IT'S MAY!!!
A strong cold front from the north has brought VERY unseasonable temperatures to the Metroplex.

NORMALS
HIGH: 80°F
LOW: 59°F











RECORD LOW FOR MAY 2
44°F (1978)

RECORD LOW FOR MAY 3
41°F (1954)