Someone on that Topix forum mentioned the fact they didn't like the MSNBC updates. Adding, if they wanted to watch MSNBC, they'd be watching MSNBC.
As a news producer, myself, I have to say, I like the MSNBC updates. I understand it's The WEATHER Channel. But, at the same time, you could say that about local news, and that if people wanted to see what the weather was going to be like, they'd watch TWC. The MSNBC updates aren't long and drawn out. There seem to be three or four 15- to 20-second VOs. Why do people find that such an issue? I think it's important. Especially in the morning.
Either way, I can't say I really watch WUWA. But I'm not really up at that time, either. I think it's really a way for them to merge TWC with NBC coverage. Probably the same reason they have Jim Cantore, Jeff Morrow and others covering big weather events do live shots for the network.