Weather Channel Reporter In The Middle Of Hurricane Florence Is Ruthlessly Mocked For Faking Severe Conditions

Like I’ve mentioned before, I’m fascinated by hurricanes. I actually find myself waiting for the National Hurricane Center to update its site when there’s a system in the Atlantic.

If I could’ve been anything else, I probably would’ve been a meteorologist or weather reporter– the kind who goes to the place the hurricanes hit and report live wearing a poncho. Seriously. It’s practically a dream of mine. I’m not even exaggerating.

Now, most of these storms should be taken VERY seriously, but I legitimately crack up at the “live” reporters who purposely exaggerate in order to make conditions appear worse than they truly are. You know the routine. I could perform it SO WELL. You kind of squint. Shout your report. Pretend you can’t hear that well. Adjust the hood on your poncho frequently. Hunch over. Adjust your footing. Grab a pole and wrap your arm around it to make it look like you’d blow away if you didn’t have a solid structure to grip (I saw one guy doing that yesterday).

You play up the DRAMA. Kinda like Weather Channel reporter Mike Seidel.

So dramatic! Dude from the weather channel bracing for his life, as 2 dudes just stroll past. #HurricaneFlorence pic.twitter.com/8FRyM4NLbL

— Tony scar. (@gourdnibler) September 14, 2018

DUUUUUUUUDE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! This is EXACTLY what I’m talking about. I COULD DO THAT!

I’m not saying that the conditions aren’t severe. They just weren’t as bad as he was trying to make it appear in this particular instance.

oh dear… https://t.co/BJgacrVQSa

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 14, 2018

Listen listen listen. The Weather Channel has responded to this hilarious display of #FakeNews, and it just makes them look even worse.

“It’s important to note that the two individuals in the background are walking on concrete, and Mike Seidel is trying to maintain his footing on wet grass, after reporting on-air until 1:00 a.m. ET this morning and is undoubtedly exhausted,” the Weather Channel told BuzzFeed.

Exhaustion doesn’t increase wind speeds, and standing on grass doesn’t increase wind speeds. Try again, guys.