Weather Underground sold to The Weather Channel

[TreeFrog]

Read all about it here:

http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=2143

I'm holding my breath on this one. Jeff Masters and his team at wunderground.com have been a fine source of definitive information on tropical storms, in general as well as covering specific storms. No "weather as infotainment", no Jim Cantore standing in the blowing rain, just real facts and informed commentary on possibilities.

I'm sincerely hoping that TWC doesn't commercialize wunderground to the point of losing its value to us here on the Gulf. For example, Dr. Masters, never one prone to sensationalizing, was probably the first to call for the evacuation of New Orleans before Katrina.

 

[Jdarg]

Oh no!

 

[BJackson]

I agree. Oh no!

 

[jcpd2]

Since NBC owns WC and their ratings are in the toilet, look for them to screw this up too.

 

[Arkiehawg]

Just another confirmation that the Mayans were correct on their prediction for 2012.....

Wonder if they gave Dr Masters the official "Cantore" goggles as part of the deal...

 

[lenzoe]

Rats.

Dr. Masters is the only source I pay attention to for tropical weather commentary. I'm with you. Sure hope they don't interfere with him.

 

[rj]

Thumbs down.

 

[NotDeadYet]

One good example of what's wrong with the Weather Channel.
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article...ow-.html?utm_source=nwfdn&utm_medium=facebook

 

[lenzoe]

One good example of what's wrong with the Weather Channel.
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article...ow-.html?utm_source=nwfdn&utm_medium=facebook

Good grief. By his logic I'm due to hit the lottery this year. Makes sense to me.

Compare that to Jeff Master's most recent statement on the tropics:

"There are no threat areas to discuss in the Atlantic, and none of the reliable computer models are developing a tropical cyclone over the next seven days."

 

[Arkiehawg]

One good example of what's wrong with the Weather Channel.
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article...ow-.html?utm_source=nwfdn&utm_medium=facebook

While I'm not a Cantore fan, I don't see any issue with what he stated. Statistically we are overdue for a Hurricane in the Panhandle. He didn't say that he was predicting one this year or any other doom/gloom. As for Dr. Masters statement, his assessment is on the short term and shouldn't be perceived as his prediction for the remainder of the year. Bottom line, stay vigilant and have your Hurricane plan in place.