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Networks Are Obligated to Preempt Your TV Shows During a Tornado

Scott Roberts by Scott Roberts
2015-05-13 14:37 CDT
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Many viewers argue that their neighbors have no right to receive warnings if it means cutting-in during a crucial episode of The Big Bang Theory. They are wrong.

Source: Networks Are Obligated to Preempt Your TV Shows During a Tornado

The Vane’s Dennis Mersereau explains the legal obligation your local news station has concerning breaking into entertainment programming for tornado coverage.

among the many consequences they could suffer (if they don’t) is running the risk of losing their license with the FCC

Mark has provided excellent coverage of this same issue here and here. And of when it gets taken to the extreme, here.

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Scott Roberts

Scott Roberts

I've chased storms and reported on the weather in some form now for almost 40 years. My first severe weather coverage was in the summer of 1981 on an FM station in Pratt, KS. I worked for KFDI News, including many hours in the Mobile Units during storm season, for six years. I went to KWCH12 as their storm chase coordinator for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Then I went into business for myself and have been chasing actively since 2005. 2020 brings some new things to the site, but at the core I still am driven to connect my understanding of weather and safety to you, giving accurate and timely information the best ways I can with the tools available. I'm gratified to have you along for the ride!

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Comments 32

  1. Laura Ashley Schmidt says:
    8 years ago

    Agree! I am tired of people complaining about their shows being cut for a weather alert! They should appreciate all the warnings we get!

  2. Laura Ashley Schmidt says:
    8 years ago

    Agree! I am tired of people complaining about their shows being cut for a weather alert! They should appreciate all the warnings we get!

  3. Laura Ashley Schmidt says:
    8 years ago

    Agree! I am tired of people complaining about their shows being cut for a weather alert! They should appreciate all the warnings we get!

  4. Laura Ashley Schmidt says:
    8 years ago

    Agree! I am tired of people complaining about their shows being cut for a weather alert! They should appreciate all the warnings we get!

  5. Miranda Muth says:
    8 years ago

    People are dumb…they would want the warnings if it was for their area.

  6. Miranda Muth says:
    8 years ago

    People are dumb…they would want the warnings if it was for their area.

  7. Miranda Muth says:
    8 years ago

    People are dumb…they would want the warnings if it was for their area.

  8. Miranda Muth says:
    8 years ago

    People are dumb…they would want the warnings if it was for their area.

  9. Rhonda Huffman says:
    8 years ago

    Reruns, people!!! I would prefer people be made aware so they can be safe, even if the storm warnings are not for my area.

  10. Rhonda Huffman says:
    8 years ago

    Reruns, people!!! I would prefer people be made aware so they can be safe, even if the storm warnings are not for my area.

  11. Rhonda Huffman says:
    8 years ago

    Reruns, people!!! I would prefer people be made aware so they can be safe, even if the storm warnings are not for my area.

  12. Rhonda Huffman says:
    8 years ago

    Reruns, people!!! I would prefer people be made aware so they can be safe, even if the storm warnings are not for my area.

  13. Loren Bettles says:
    8 years ago

    I have absolutely 0 problems with networks cutting in. Warnings need to get out there.

  14. Loren Bettles says:
    8 years ago

    I have absolutely 0 problems with networks cutting in. Warnings need to get out there.

  15. Loren Bettles says:
    8 years ago

    I have absolutely 0 problems with networks cutting in. Warnings need to get out there.

  16. Loren Bettles says:
    8 years ago

    I have absolutely 0 problems with networks cutting in. Warnings need to get out there.

  17. Loren White says:
    8 years ago

    Yup. If they didnt interrupt our shows we could sue them for not warning us.

  18. Loren White says:
    8 years ago

    Yup. If they didnt interrupt our shows we could sue them for not warning us.

  19. Loren White says:
    8 years ago

    Yup. If they didnt interrupt our shows we could sue them for not warning us.

  20. Loren White says:
    8 years ago

    Yup. If they didnt interrupt our shows we could sue them for not warning us.

  21. Tammy Mullins says:
    8 years ago

    It’s a TV show for crying out loud, warnings save life not surw any tv soap can say that. and as far as I’m concerned I love watching storm tracking.

  22. Tammy Mullins says:
    8 years ago

    It’s a TV show for crying out loud, warnings save life not surw any tv soap can say that. and as far as I’m concerned I love watching storm tracking.

  23. Tammy Mullins says:
    8 years ago

    It’s a TV show for crying out loud, warnings save life not surw any tv soap can say that. and as far as I’m concerned I love watching storm tracking.

  24. Tammy Mullins says:
    8 years ago

    It’s a TV show for crying out loud, warnings save life not surw any tv soap can say that. and as far as I’m concerned I love watching storm tracking.

  25. Jeremy Black says:
    8 years ago

    I’ve been having the same feeling about it. If it was their area they’d be complaining if they DID NOT cut in. Go to hulu and shut the hell up about it if it’s ruined your day.

  26. Jeremy Black says:
    8 years ago

    I’ve been having the same feeling about it. If it was their area they’d be complaining if they DID NOT cut in. Go to hulu and shut the hell up about it if it’s ruined your day.

  27. Jeremy Black says:
    8 years ago

    I’ve been having the same feeling about it. If it was their area they’d be complaining if they DID NOT cut in. Go to hulu and shut the hell up about it if it’s ruined your day.

  28. Jeremy Black says:
    8 years ago

    I’ve been having the same feeling about it. If it was their area they’d be complaining if they DID NOT cut in. Go to hulu and shut the hell up about it if it’s ruined your day.

  29. Vanessa Lewis says:
    8 years ago

    Wow. If it was their town they would want that same courtesy extended to them.

  30. Vanessa Lewis says:
    8 years ago

    Wow. If it was their town they would want that same courtesy extended to them.

  31. Vanessa Lewis says:
    8 years ago

    Wow. If it was their town they would want that same courtesy extended to them.

  32. Vanessa Lewis says:
    8 years ago

    Wow. If it was their town they would want that same courtesy extended to them.

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