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10. I remember reading arguments like this before Superstorm Sandy hit

Fri Feb 8, 2013, 07:00 PM

Feb 2013

You'd think people would take this seriously. NWS product, which the Weather Channel uses, s alarmist I s'pose.

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WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE® brought to you by The Weather Channel [View all] Renew Deal Feb 2013 OP

We're watching local Boston stations sasha031 Feb 2013 #1

You have the option of turning off your television. Dreamer Tatum Feb 2013 #2

lol Renew Deal Feb 2013 #4

lol Renew Deal Feb 2013 #5

The Foxification of simple weather reporting Canuckistanian Feb 2013 #6

This is a money making scheme by the Weather Channel gourmet Feb 2013 #7

I tuned out when they started calling their forecasts "products" dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #18

I tuned out of the Weather Fear Monger Channel RoccoR5955 Feb 2013 #20

So, it's OK to name Summer storms and hurricanes.. OneMoreDemocrat Feb 2013 #8

And it's addictive. Just ask my parents. tridim Feb 2013 #9

I remember reading arguments like this before Superstorm Sandy hit nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #10

Never poke a hiberating bear. Let them wake up at their own speed. freshwest Feb 2013 #11

Good point nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #13

We've had storms that drop a couple feet in a 24-hour period Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #14

Jim Cantore from the weather channel Go Vols Feb 2013 #15

Im in NH. Im gonna die more than you. bunnies Feb 2013 #16

Mt Washington Obs modrepub Feb 2013 #17

I quit watching the Weather Channel today.....when the power went out. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2013 #19