You just can’t make stuff up that is this ridiculous
Just when you thought on-the-spot weather reporting in the 24-hour news universe couldn’t get more ridiculous, The Weather Channel outdoes itself once again.
This time, they’ve decided to begin naming major winter storms, just like the National Hurricane Center does with major tropical storms. Their reasoning is that it will promote better awareness, which will lead to fewer storm-related injuries and fatalities.
They’re adamant about it, too:
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