The news stations love the "shock and awe" and report in such a way that people feel like they HAVE to keep watching the TV for weather updates. The only meteorologist in the Tampa area that didn't try and keep the Isaac frenzy going was Denis Phillips...
SATURDAY:
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Originally Posted by Denis Phillips
Yes, the update has arrived.; Red alert. Tarpon Spings and Southward is now under a Tropical Storm Warning. Truthfully, this is a better safe than sorry move. Since the storm is forecast to get stronger, they are willing to issue the warning. There is absolutely NO change to the forecast. Rule #7. There is nothing to freak out about.
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TODAY:
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Originally Posted by Denis Phillips
Isaac Update: Tropical Storm warnings have been DROPPED for Citrus and Hernando counties. I'm feeling really good about our forecast the past couple of days. We tried to keep things "real" and not scare anyone, and it's working out great. Thanks for putting your faith in us. Yes, it will get nasty overnight and tomorrow. Yes, there could be some flooding with heavy rains. Yes, there even could possibly be a quick spinup tornado. Even still, all the "doom and gloom" out there, yet again, has been over-hyped for this storm. I'm glad you followed us here, and hopefully, Rule #7 came in handy. Now, let's hope for the best in the Northern Gulf coast. It could get pretty nasty there in the middle of the week.
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