It seems to me that no one is sure what to do with TWC's future. We can't go all the way back to the past as things have completely changed since the 1980s. However, we can't just abandon the past completely as there are lots of useful elements that established TWC's roots, which can still be incorporated for the future. It really sounds like we're at a crossroads here with these two clashing viewpoints.
I personally think the best answer is in the middle. Live coverage is important, and there should be a minimum number of hours devoted each day for it no matter what's happening. If the weather is active, then more time should be used for live coverage. Furthermore, the quality of long-form time needs to be improved. Focus on creating shows that reflect back on recent weather events, prepare us for an upcoming season, or commemorate anniversaries of memorable weather. Overall, there needs to be far more emphasis on education in both live coverage and long-form time. Most of the public has no clue how the weather works, and it would create more interest if they explained how and why things worked more often instead of just casually breezing through the weekly planner or showing a long-form episode that's only for "eye candy" purposes. So, there's my idea.
