Sorry for the previous posts earlier.
I thought some would find it interesting to see how tv stations transition to life saving public service tools during times of emergency and danger. At this time many of these stations using their radars at this moment (4/29/14)11:28 gmt) during rolling coverage.
These are situations where the value of local tv shines thru the local station sterotypes. Yes there are goofy segments, and ugly sets, OTT graphics. But when your life is in danger you have to rely on professionals to help keep you and your family safe these stations have great value, but also create compelling live television. Also you get to see them use thr tools and tricks these small stations have at their disposal. Typically these stations will simulcast their coverage on several radio stations commercial-free along with the tv stations.
Just thought it might have been interesting viewing for those that have never experienced live tornado coverage.
In any case, in Europe it's the 'state' owned, or legacy state owned meteorological agencies that supply all broadcasters with the raw weather data, they will always be better equipped than any broadcaster to provide rain radar images.
I'm familiar with TV weather forecasts in both Europe and the United States, and I would argue that the radar imagery used by American forecasters -- particularly to track severe storms -- is
far
superior to anything found in Europe. Of course, that's not surprising given the prevalence of severe weather in the U.S.
Here's an example from The Weather Channel -- the first few minutes alone should give you some idea of the kinds of weather graphics, including radar images, commonly used in the U.S.:
Very minor pres point, but this morning I noticed that one of the temperature tiles on Carol's breakfast weather forecast was a bit cheeky and decided to sit in front of the Day and Time label as it swooshed past on the flyaround bit. The rest behaved as normal.
I can't take video caps with my set up so a couple of poor pics off-the-telly:
I'd have thought that the layers would all be automatically set, but maybe this was the result of some manual intervention somewhere? I still doubt that weather presenters sit there clicking "send backwards", "bring to front" etc etc. like humble PowerPoint users.
Kerrie Gosney presented the weather on ITV Cymru Wales one day this week - Wednesday I think - this is the first time she has presented in this region.
Apparently Ruth Wignal is returning to present the weather once Andrea Byrne returns (she is currently covering for Andrea on the news)
A few new different weather presenters popping up on Reporting Scotland these past few weeks, i assumed that they were from one of the weather hubs, but Kawser Quamer appeared in the studio, a temporary move, e.g like Kirsty MCcabe?
