Reporter's Live Shots

[EverythingIsEverything]

Doesn't look like they are being blown around much, or raining that much. Im starting to wonder what this storm is really going to do. Given the eyewall is 80 miles offshore - but shouldn't they be experiencing at least tropical force winds with down pours. Reporters in Destin, Panama City, Pensacola

[soonertwister]

Reporters near the coast to the NW, NNW, N, NNE, NE of the hurricane will be getting a lesson about mother nature soon.

I wonder about the CNN reporter in downtown Mobile. Where's he going to go when it really gets nasty? How about the mobile reporting vehicle on the coast? Will they make it to safety before their vehicle blows away?

Disregard this storm at your peril. It's still several hours from landfall, and with the hurricane moving at close to 18 mph, conditions will go downhill very rapidly as Dennis approaches. So much so, that I've wondered why anyone reporting from the beach would turn his back on the surf to talk to the camera. In one moment you could be safe, seconds later you could be swept into the sea.

Get back in touch after Dennis goes through, then tell us what a dud he is. Somehow I don't think you will have the same impression.

[simplykristi]

The anchors on CNN and MSNBC constantly ask the reporters in the field about their safety. The reporters all have their plans in place.

Kristi

[tropicana]

I can't believe Orelon Sidney of CNN has either been let go or left CNN. In my mind, she was one of the best weather personalities on CNN, especially during last year's hurricane season.
Does anyone know where she went to?

-justin-

[soonertwister]

I guess that asking reporters about their safety is the modern substitute for being safe.

Whatever. Anyone driving right now on a road near the coast between Ft. Walton Beach and Mobile is stupid. But I guess the CNN brass know that, and have made their plans accordingly.

[SeaBrz_FL]

Most of the reporters are reporting with a windscreen (i.e., high building) blocking the worst debris and wind.

However, it was kinda fascinating a little while ago to watch a MSNBC reporter on the beach just about drown on vertically blowing rainwater. He even said it was "... not wise to stand in these kind of conditions and open your mouth to talk".