Watch: Weatherman dramatically prepares himself for Hurricane Florence while others casually walk by
A meteorologist from Weather Channel looked like the high-speed wind wouldn’t let him keep his footing.
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
Hurricane Florence has hit the United States, leading to widespread damage and evacuations. In this grim scenario, a video of a weatherman is providing everyone some much needed comic relief.
A meteorologist and reporter from Weather Channel, Mike Seidel, was reporting live from the ground in North Carolina and it looked like he was having a hard time finding his footing, with the high-speed wind threatening to blow him away.
Viewers might have been convinced, had two men not strolled by behind him, walking without any difficulties. The video was posted online and users began deriding him for his drama.
Weather Channel, however, issued a statement voicing support for Seidel and said, “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.”
I like the Weather Channel. But look at this guy acting like the wind is about to blow him over as he rocks back and forth. Meanwhile, I guess he missed the guys walking behind him casually talking on their phones. OOPS!!
— 🇺🇸John #KAG🇺🇸🚂👊🐸 (@JohnCooper0610) September 14, 2018
I mean it's windy sure BUT...........#WalkAway pic.twitter.com/OPlio7VEWx
The wind is weaker 25 feet away. https://t.co/T5F0iV329g
— Jim Myers (@jbotcher_myers) September 14, 2018
Why to reporters reporting on hurricanes have to stand out in the wind and rain? We know that there’s a lot of rain and high winds in a hurricane. Reporters reporting on a house fire don’t stand in the fire.
— Barry Rudd (@BarryRudd) September 14, 2018
And he Oscar goes to pic.twitter.com/KTuS6ar1cI
— 𝕶𝖆𝖙 𝕱𝖚𝖑𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖟 (@KatbeeFulgenz) September 14, 2018
Try standing on the other side of the street....it’s less stormy. 😂😂😂
— Jeff Garner 🇬🇧🇨🇦🎗 (@McGuffieLad) September 14, 2018