National weather service copy writer

[Sld1959]

This might be picky, but, I think the National weather service needs someone with a bit more practical winter experience writing thier storm warnings, at least here in the Detroit office.

After giving the general winter storm warning information they give the standard warning against driving due to ice and possible snow build up.

Then they write, if you absolutely must drive make sure to carry food, water , and a flashlight. This is winter in Michigan, and the winter storm is starting with rain and ice then switching to wet snow. You will get wet if you are out in the weather at all. In the survival advice there is nothing about dry clothing, coats, boots, blankets or even cell phone

You are more likely to die of hypothermia if stranded without winter clothes, boots, blankets etc. than you are of starvation, or thirst.

Yeah most people think of these things here in Michigan. But, if you are going to take the time to warn the uninformed, do it correctly.

 

[Wannabewoodsman]

Keeping an MRE in your vehicle with some water and extra blankets can be lifesaving.

While you aren't likely to starve to death, eating a warm meal and drinking a hot drink can keep your body temperature up to prevent hypothermia

 

[Annihilator]

This might be picky, but, I think the National weather service needs someone with a bit more practical winter experience writing thier storm warnings, at least here in the Detroit office.

After giving the general winter storm warning information they give the standard warning against driving due to ice and possible snow build up.

Then they write, if you absolutely must drive make sure to carry food, water , and a flashlight. This is winter in Michigan, and the winter storm is starting with rain and ice then switching to wet snow. You will get wet if you are out in the weather at all. In the survival advice there is nothing about dry clothing, coats, boots, blankets or even cell phone

You are more likely to die of hypothermia if stranded without winter clothes, boots, blankets etc. than you are of starvation, or thirst.

Yeah most people think of these things here in Michigan. But, if you are going to take the time to warn the uninformed, do it correctly.

Well it’s just like from the office in Pittsburgh, we got a wind advisory and said to expect speeds of at least 50mph, then on the wind chill warning said gusts up to 70mph, somebody typed the wrong gust on the wind chill, if it was going to gust to 70mph, we would have a high wind warning and not the advisory

 

[Sld1959]

Keeping an MRE in your vehicle with some water and extra blankets can be lifesaving.

While you aren't likely to starve to death, eating a warm meal and drinking a hot drink can keep your body temperature up to prevent hypothermia

I agree, if you have your other bases covered a meal can truly help.

 

[Net Engineer]

Everyone out East, hunker down, stay safe and I hope all you have a Merry Christmas!

 

[Annihilator]

Everyone out East, hunker down, stay safe and I hope all you have a Merry Christmas!

Right back at ya!

 

[Net Engineer]

Right back at ya!

Thank You, no weather to deal with here, Sunny and in the 60’s for the next week. I’m just worried about the other half of the country having to deal with that crazy weather.

 

[Annihilator]

Yea, its going to get bad in places, guess we will have to perceive