Kinda how blizzard’s and tropical storms are hyped?
...blizzard’s and tropical storms...
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A few days ago, I watched a Weather Channel clip about expected storms across the Upper Midwest. The young presenter was forcefully telling the audience they _must_ put warning apps on their phones, especially if they were camping in isolated areas because “winds this strong could flip your camper”. Scolding them over and over in a short 2-minute clip.
I bet she has never camped, never been out in the wilderness or even a small rural town. But she was sure trying to sound like an expert to scare folks.
Hint: we watch the skies. Cell phone reception is uneven and sometimes non-existent in the boonies. It can be dangerous, but people are situationally aware and there is usually adequate time to temporarily leave the isolated area.
I was struck by the way she barely controlled her hysteria and anger, as though campers are 5-year-olds.