Thursday, November 16, 2006
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Posted by Adam Slinger
That weather yesterday--wicked.
I spent the majority of the morning outside in that fierce wind and piercing rain. At one point in the broadcast, the four of us were talking about the actual "feel" of the, then, current conditions. I told them that the worst part was during those wind gusts because with it, along came the rain drops. It actually felt like little pins and needles scratching my face. (They weren't too sympathetic.)
The rest of the day, my OTHER co-workers, though, actually seemed somewhat concerned for me. Most people don't like being cold and wet. The thing is--I love covering weather. Nature's power is a constant reminder of why local news is crucial. There is something exhilarating about being in a windstorm, a thunderstorm or even a snowstorm.
Journalists are often criticized for putting themselves in harm's way during severe weather. When I covered Hurricane Rita as it made landfall in Southeast Texas, some of my friends and family members didn't understand why I would put myself at risk. As I told them then and as I tell people now: Our goal is to inform you, and there is no greater need for information than during a time of uncertain change or emergency.
Granted, yesterday's strong gusts were not tornadic, but it's conditions like that which keep us on our toes. It prepares us for the big one.
And yesterday's weather was absolutely necessary to cover as we did. In Moore, a school was closed down because four utility poles were knocked over by the heavy wind. Even though we reported the closing, parents still showed up at 8:20am ready to drop off their kids for the day. Just another small reminder that you should be starting your day with "Eyewitness News 5 In the Morning." We'll tell you what you need to know as you start your day... and in between all that information you're consuming, we'll hopefully have something to make you smile.
Although I did not laugh too hard at Tierney's look-a-like blog from earlier this week. It even made it's way onto the show. (Thank you, Julie.) The picture they used of me to find a look-a-like--my kindergarten picture. I will find something to get back at TC. It's gotta be good. Something just as wicked as the weather.
That weather yesterday--wicked.I spent the majority of the morning outside in that fierce wind and piercing rain. At one point in the broadcast, the four of us were talking about the actual "feel" of the, then, current conditions. I told them that the worst part was during those wind gusts because with it, along came the rain drops. It actually felt like little pins and needles scratching my face. (They weren't too sympathetic.)
The rest of the day, my OTHER co-workers, though, actually seemed somewhat concerned for me. Most people don't like being cold and wet. The thing is--I love covering weather. Nature's power is a constant reminder of why local news is crucial. There is something exhilarating about being in a windstorm, a thunderstorm or even a snowstorm.
Journalists are often criticized for putting themselves in harm's way during severe weather. When I covered Hurricane Rita as it made landfall in Southeast Texas, some of my friends and family members didn't understand why I would put myself at risk. As I told them then and as I tell people now: Our goal is to inform you, and there is no greater need for information than during a time of uncertain change or emergency.
Granted, yesterday's strong gusts were not tornadic, but it's conditions like that which keep us on our toes. It prepares us for the big one.
And yesterday's weather was absolutely necessary to cover as we did. In Moore, a school was closed down because four utility poles were knocked over by the heavy wind. Even though we reported the closing, parents still showed up at 8:20am ready to drop off their kids for the day. Just another small reminder that you should be starting your day with "Eyewitness News 5 In the Morning." We'll tell you what you need to know as you start your day... and in between all that information you're consuming, we'll hopefully have something to make you smile.
Although I did not laugh too hard at Tierney's look-a-like blog from earlier this week. It even made it's way onto the show. (Thank you, Julie.) The picture they used of me to find a look-a-like--my kindergarten picture. I will find something to get back at TC. It's gotta be good. Something just as wicked as the weather.
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