tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post1296539117705612482..comments2023-03-12T03:56:00.991-05:00Comments on Arkansas Weather Blog: The Weather Channel vs. DIRECTVUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-31548347248611011282014-01-18T16:07:12.236-06:002014-01-18T16:07:12.236-06:00We liked the Weather Channel and do miss it but we...We liked the Weather Channel and do miss it but we never really used it for local coverage because they seemed to think Arkansas doesn't exist unless we have very severe weather. Local was always who we have gotten our weather from and I always check this blog for weather info as well. Usually the Weather Channel was just on with their music going while we ate breakfast and paid attention to what weather was going on in other states and so on. We were always glued to it during hurricanes and severe weather/tornadoes but otherwise it was just the breakfast background noise after we watched what was on our local early morning news. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-10233913930769072912014-01-17T19:59:31.485-06:002014-01-17T19:59:31.485-06:00I use all sources of weather information available...I use all sources of weather information available to me. At home, that means the local radio, my phone for social media, & my NOAA weather box. (Which seems to lose signal for a day or so after every major weather event i.e. the recent ice storm & the last nearby tornado). At work I use TWC a lot because of the local on the 8's, but during severe weather events I always trust local weather media first!! And at work, I not only use social media, but my FAVORITE is the Arkansas Weather Blog because I am a weather geek & there isn't anyone I've seen that does a better job giving great local (state of Arkansas) weather with as many cool geeky weather facts, theory's, & information as Todd Yakoubian! Big thanks!! It's saved on desktop @ work for my less geeky co-workers for when I'm not @ work, & I've even started suggesting the site to our out-of-town customers that are visiting the area when they inquire about the forecasts for their travel plans. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-68466194702903207922014-01-17T11:54:59.497-06:002014-01-17T11:54:59.497-06:00I really like the replacement. Weather Nation is l...I really like the replacement. Weather Nation is like TWC used to be--all weather all the time, without any of the reality shows. Since they stream the online and KTHV broadcasts on over-the-air channel 11-2, this means I actually get to watch it. DirectTV subscribers haven't really lost anything since they replaced TWC with the superior Weather Nation.Don Ferrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281276917939811523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-5834742612816586012014-01-17T10:10:42.627-06:002014-01-17T10:10:42.627-06:00The DEAL:CON between TWC and DirectTV is dropping....The DEAL:CON between TWC and DirectTV is dropping. The Wall Street Journal reports that DirecTV wants to cut money going to TWC by 20%, and TWC wants no cuts and a one penny increase. They are nowhere close to a handshake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-60514944163036095842014-01-16T12:33:57.192-06:002014-01-16T12:33:57.192-06:00I watch it and enjoy it.
I watch it and enjoy it.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-78527525738549788012014-01-16T11:55:54.726-06:002014-01-16T11:55:54.726-06:00Hmmmm...the Weather Channel is one of my favorites...Hmmmm...the Weather Channel is one of my favorites to watch. I like their "programs", too. But we only get to watch tv if we happen to be in a motel or something as we don't have tv at home so we aren't able to watch whenever we want, only once in a great while. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-39772302415930152702014-01-16T11:00:11.891-06:002014-01-16T11:00:11.891-06:00TWC has become a joke so far as covering the weath...TWC has become a joke so far as covering the weather is concerned. Since the take over by NBC they have primarily shown reality shows. <br /><br />Now to the poll....I use local media as well as social media and any other source to keep my family protected during severe weather.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108051089885988912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-72832186298540697632014-01-16T09:58:10.323-06:002014-01-16T09:58:10.323-06:00Let's look at TWC argument. Doesn't it sou...Let's look at TWC argument. Doesn't it sound familiar? Local news commercials do the same thing. "Watch us because we have more combined experience than anyone else", or, "watch us because we have the best coverage." Is any of it true? Doesn't matter. What matters is if the viewer believes it. Lure the viewer. TWC is a business, and money is everything. TWC is going after the viewers, and that might force the hand of DirecTV. Will DirecTV and TWC make up. I give it a DEAL:CON of 7.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-88427932458224000112014-01-16T09:15:53.170-06:002014-01-16T09:15:53.170-06:00I do not use TWC for any reason at this point. If...I do not use TWC for any reason at this point. If there is severe weather I count on KATV in LR for my own weather and WREG Memphis' live streaming online for my kids who live there. If I need a current temp somewhere I have my phone. So personally, I don't use TWC and won't miss it. In fact, recently I tried to find it in my DIRECTV lineup and couldn't because they'd changed call letters.janessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972998463250464553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-61411946607066801652014-01-16T09:09:08.440-06:002014-01-16T09:09:08.440-06:00There are two channels I turn to in times of sever...There are two channels I turn to in times of severe weather. The first is KATV for my local weather needs because I live in central Arkansas. The other is WREG in Memphis, which I access via online streaming because I have kids who live there. I NEVER use TWC because they have proven to have slow, and occasionally inaccurate reporting of what is going on with me locally. If I need a current temp or radar I have my smartphone. TWC is unnecessary.janessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972998463250464553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-50643388475238182312014-01-16T07:41:59.127-06:002014-01-16T07:41:59.127-06:00Anyone who gets their main weather from TWC will l...Anyone who gets their main weather from TWC will lack a lot of useful information. I know some who just flip over there on the 8s of the hour occasionally to see the local temp but if you are using TWC as your main source of weather information you will be misinformed and not have the information that you need. Local Media and social media (posts by the local media and other weather watchers) are the best source of up-to-the-minute weather and accurate forecasts. Period. 03mscnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-42347669422731226282014-01-15T17:48:46.648-06:002014-01-15T17:48:46.648-06:00First of all, TWC doesn't fine tune the foreca...First of all, TWC doesn't fine tune the forecast for our area like the local mets do, and secondly, DTV's signal would be lost during any weather event that warrants attention. Personally, it sickens me to see how TWC has resorted to social media to help their efforts rather than negotiating. Those who want a pity party for living in a low population part of the state should get a weather radio.Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-79431640081866702762014-01-15T12:15:23.781-06:002014-01-15T12:15:23.781-06:00Local radio is useless these days with the consoli...Local radio is useless these days with the consolidated group ownership and no one being behind the board (at least some stations do simulcast local TV during severe wx). While I get annoyed at the politics of the local TV weather "mets", usually all three (used to be four before KARK and KLRT merged) do a decent job with an edge to KATV and KARK/KLRT. The Weather Channel is perhaps a victim of changing technology with smart phones and local TV streaming live severe weather coverage online. I blame both sides (TWC and DirecTV) for the greed and the viewers of course are the losers. But sadly in the future this will occur between a provider and KATV's parent company. No problem, I'm within range of OTA TV from Little Rock and unaffected by these retransmission consent catfights. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-36925887865874262272014-01-15T10:46:04.488-06:002014-01-15T10:46:04.488-06:00Dr. Greg Forbes is awesome for severe weather info...Dr. Greg Forbes is awesome for severe weather information. However, during the event itself, everybody needs to be tuned into local weather via tv or radio radio. Those who love weather also understand the importance of websites like the Storm Prediction Center. Lastly, Todd gives us great information. Arkansas Weather Blog is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-90711702684406869822014-01-15T00:04:42.213-06:002014-01-15T00:04:42.213-06:00The weather Chanel mentions southwest Arkansas mor...The weather Chanel mentions southwest Arkansas more than & does.You all thin that Little Rock is Arkansas,I realize that different NWS offices cover different parts of the state but you all like to pretend you cover the entire state and you don't. If I use either satellite service my weather still comes out of Shreveport . I get more accurate up to date weather from my ham radio and monitoring local public service.buddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114200072050026583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-73163202980209580702014-01-14T23:58:44.569-06:002014-01-14T23:58:44.569-06:00It is no great loss. "The Weather Channel&quo...It is no great loss. "The Weather Channel" is doing like all the rest of the networks anymore. Charging more and more for less and less actual content. They haven't done real "weather" in quite a few years. They are more of a reality show network now. Their constant demanding of more and more money makes me sick. DirecTV is doing right by their customers by not caving in to these jerks. This will keep bills from going up too much more on the next round of increases coming soon. ALL networks should be shut off if the continue insisting on more money. They are pricing television out of the budget of most households because they are charging too much for content. This greed must stop!!stevekenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431261284971183844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-11360582892596824682014-01-14T19:52:49.527-06:002014-01-14T19:52:49.527-06:00The Weather Channel's forecasting is very ofte...The Weather Channel's forecasting is very often inaccurate. Don't watch it very often, but when I do, it's only for a very brief time and for severe weather in other parts of the country. Local media is the best by far! I remember many years ago watching TWC and they reported tornadoes in Lo-NAKE (Lonoke) and Ca-BOT (Cabot). Hilarious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-30878449036735511422014-01-14T16:23:08.870-06:002014-01-14T16:23:08.870-06:00I enjoy TWC - even several of their "reality ...I enjoy TWC - even several of their "reality programs." I watch them some during severe weather, but more reliable, up-to-the-minute information will come from local media, NWS, SKYWARN, socal media, etc. However, I think they're overplaying their hand right now, talking about putting lives at risk and whatnot. It's a bit much :-)Greg Reddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841014266061314959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-4322856247728585422014-01-14T16:04:21.275-06:002014-01-14T16:04:21.275-06:00Do we have any experienced "meteorologists&qu...Do we have any experienced "meteorologists" on TV locally?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-68368616289282043012014-01-14T15:20:53.351-06:002014-01-14T15:20:53.351-06:00I remember "back in the day" The Weather...I remember "back in the day" The Weather Channel being less commercial and more reliable even for local weather and especially forecasting. Having said this, I have always relied on a mix of multiple meteorological stations for weather news and updates. Especially when the internet became mainstream, in the event of extreme weather I look to local TV, national TV, and especially the internet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-70126089562608226382014-01-14T14:10:10.320-06:002014-01-14T14:10:10.320-06:00Without stepping on some toes, the older generatio...Without stepping on some toes, the older generation will miss TWC more than the majority of us, simply because they do not have smart phones and are not on social media in the masses. This is slowly changing though but it's a no brainer that severe weather outbreaks are covered well in local markets, so there is really no need to have the TWC other than convenience. For those not technologically advanced, weather radios are a must, especially in rural areas where cable service is limited. <br /><br />I am very disappointed in the route TWC has taken over the last 5-10 years, especially since I grew up in the 80's. They really did turn into MTV, and partnering with NBC didn't help. I am a Direct TV subscriber but with all of the other tools available, I won't be disappointed if they stay off the air. Besides, who needs TWC when you have Channel 7 and the Yak-Man?Michael Bodiaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-23772301187647361972014-01-14T13:32:25.149-06:002014-01-14T13:32:25.149-06:00Right on about local tv & radio being the plac...Right on about local tv & radio being the place to go for severe weather. NOAA Weather Radio, & social media should all be part of the equation. TWC's back is against the wall, and we all know they've had it coming for a while. Back in the 80's it was like visiting the NWS, but now it's more like watching an environmentalist's MTV. WeatherNation runs circles around TWC. Hopefully, Dave Schwartz and his crew can make Network Weather Channel work, and finally bring competition to national tv weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-85671615413186013702014-01-14T11:51:11.205-06:002014-01-14T11:51:11.205-06:00TWC is one of a handful of channels I actually wat...TWC is one of a handful of channels I actually watch. I love science and weather and all things weather related. If DirecTV doesn't add TWC back, I'll drop them and just do without TV. Tonya Hardinghttp://www.ilovemichael.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-80678241082477390002014-01-14T11:48:34.775-06:002014-01-14T11:48:34.775-06:00Atlanta, Ga does not need TWC, they have Mike Fra...Atlanta, Ga does not need TWC, they have Mike Francis. Taken from Little Rock KARK Channel 4. He was the best Weather man EVER!Alice Rowlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-14909297144724454682014-01-14T11:45:41.568-06:002014-01-14T11:45:41.568-06:00At one time I would watch TWC local on the 8s to s...At one time I would watch TWC local on the 8s to see how their forecast compared to the NWS Little Rock forecast but I really wasn't getting much new information from them. But in recent years I was annoyed by all the weather shows that were on when severe weather was happening. Although I have to say I like that Highway Through Hell show they have now. Mitchell McDillnoreply@blogger.com