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by RichardRay from Dallas, TX

Last Post 6 hours Ago


All of us have grown weary of the never-ending deluge that this spring and early summer have become.  But, no one is more beat down about it than our dedicated weather staff -- Dan, Evan, Ron and Maria.  The constant stream of flash flood warnings and watches, the storms that require extra vigilance and keep them here all hours of the night -- they don't show it on the air but, I know, it's been a tough few weeks.

And, matters have been compounded by vacations.  Ron Jackson, who is constantly in a backlog situation with his vacation (take it now or lose it) and Evan have scheduled time off in June when, normally, it is sunny and dry and there's not much to forecast.   Ron will be back next weekend, but, until then, the rest of the staff is taking up the slack.

We often joke about telling the weatherman (or in Maria's case weatherwoman)  to make it stop raining.

Believe me, right now -- if they could -- they would!

Rich

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MrsVick read my blog view my photos
Jul 1, 2007 | 8:30 PM

Thank you weather "people" for keeping us so well informed. Yall do a great job. Keep up the good work!

TheOpinionsOfMrJones read my blog
Jul 2, 2007 | 2:43 AM

Sending some love and coffee to the weather staff for keeping us informed and up-to-date on all severe situations. The overtime pay is going to look good on those paychecks.

gynx78 read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2007 | 4:26 AM

I'd just like to say that I've watched a lot of weather and weather reports in my life, but the Fox4 team gives the best and most accurate reports around. I've heard a lot of people criticize the weather team for interrupting their favorite shows, for how long the coverage goes on and for talking about areas that they don't live in. My answer to those knot-heads is, how would you feel if it concerned someone you cared about and no one cared enough to report on that area because it wasn't a large enough city or the team didn't think it was important enough to include in the report?
I love stormy, rainy weather, but I don't want anyone to get flooded out or struck by lightening! This kind of weather always puts me in a good mood, but I do realize most folks don't feel the same way. As a mother of a son who has to drive to North Dallas to work, I tend to worry more about him when it's wet. He's a very good, defensive driver, but not everyone else is or we wouldn't have so many accidents!
Please keep up the good work, folks, even though I know all of you have to be exhausted by now because this has gone on so long. Believe me, you are appreciated!!

Onyx read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2007 | 11:12 AM

Dan, Evan, Ron and Maria...

Kudos to all of you!

You do a wonderful job. I know it can become quite demanding at times, but keep up the good work! You are appreciated.

texastornado read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2007 | 5:44 PM

Water Logged in Joshua
Please Please make it stop raining,Oh wait a Minute.
Make Note to call Mother Nature and Tell her to Cut it Out
All this Rain is Ruining my Vacation

outspoken1 read my blog
Jul 2, 2007 | 7:15 PM

What about us poor people that have to work in it. At least the weather folks can work inside.

Besides, being a weatherman should be really easy right now. Just predict rain and go home....lol

DanHenry read my blog view my photos
Jul 2, 2007 | 7:25 PM

Thanks Richard and fellow bloggers for the kind words. (No, I didn't ask Rich to write that either) It has been a bit of a "beat-down", but when I see pictures of people's homes flooded out, and worse, drammatic rescue scenes where a child has slipped into a swollen creek, it really hits me how important it is to stay upbeat and get the word out about what's going on. While I can't say for sure when we'll finally see some sunny, hot, typical summer weather in North Texas, I do know this. There will come a time in the next year or two when once again the shoe will be on the other foot and we'll be praying for rain. That's just how it works around here!

outspoken1 read my blog
Jul 2, 2007 | 10:42 PM

Hey Dan'o take some time off, life is to short.

Why would any weatherman want a job in Texas? You will go nuts trying to predict Texas weather. I have lived here for 50 years and I have never seen a Spring and Summer like this.

Oh and by the way don't forget about us folks in Wise County (Decatur & Bridgeport) area when your tracking storms.

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RICH ON THE ROAD I am blessed with a truly remarkable job that for decades now has permitted me to see corners of the world, far and near. When I'm not on the road for Fox 4 News in Dallas/Fort Worth, I'm often traveling with my wife Catherine -- occasionally on mission trips in Africa or Latin America with our home church (Prince of Peace Lutheran in Carrollton). My contribution to this page began largely as a Travel-blog -- sharing current and many of my past experiences in traveling America and the globe. I'm tryng, as we go along, to wade into a wider range of topics without getting in too much trouble. Richard Ray

Member Since: 5/29/2006