Gleeful Storm Forecast

They must lead boring lives then if an approaching storm makes them excited! They should get out more (preferably in a force ten blizzard) then they won't be so cheerful! I hate storms, any storms and storms always spell trouble in one way or another! It's like they are laughing that it won't affect them. Give em something to wipe their smiles off their faces! Grrrrr... Gales worry me because they do so much damage.

Excited in a gleeful way? No definitely not. I do think it's important for people to be "excited" in a preparation kind of way if that makes sense. But there's nothing about a storm to be happy about. I hadn't heard about this latest storm. Is it something that will affect northeastern Pa? I'll have to see what I can find out.

I get concerned this time of the year because I do work away from the house and don't like driving in bad weather. Maybe they are starting the news early to announce any school closings or government offices that will be closed as a result of the bad weather. I know sometimes they do this where I live when a snowstorm is predicted.

Um the only people who usually look forward to storms are storm chasers and weather people, since it keeps them from being so bored...lol I've never looked forward to storms, though have a little this year since Kentucky is still under drought conditions. So any that may come this way, as long as it isn't an ice storm I'll be perfectly happy with it.

To be honest, the forecast of an approaching storm usually fills me with apprehension. The early warning is a signal for me to make sure I have my emergency supplies in the cupboard, and anything loose in the garden safely secured. I really don't like storms much, the damage they do and the aftermath of floods and winds is often quite devastating.

No...I am not excited about any storms at this moment in time...as I am spending my day sopping up the flood in my basement from the last "exciting" storm that blew through Seattle the past 2 days...Mine is not nearly so extensive and damaging as some..but mine is backbreaking and tedious and extremly messy!!!!! So let those reporters delight in the pending storm damage....I'm looking forward to a few days from now when I'm done with my clean up and hopefully in a better mood!!!! I am blessed I will say...to not be cleaning sewage or 2 feet of water out of my basement...mine was an inch and just wicked up into all my storage boxes and clothing ready for Christmas donations and such...I'm on my 9th load of wash today...and must head back down for a few more hours....:)

Hi1 No I'm surely not excited.It rather scares me.There has been so many disasters,one after the other,tsunami,floods,etc.So many have lost their lives many have lost thier loved ones.Its only scary not exciting.

Only time I ever got excited about a storm approaching was this past summer. It meant that we would get rain which we really needed and still need. The shortage of rain this year really did some major damage. Heck, even when I saw dark clouds, the wind picking up, the normal signs of an approaching storm, I really didn't get to excited because that didn't always mean rain. Is this storm front going to be bad, like with ice and snow? Maybe that's why they are broadcasting a half an hour early for people that goes to work, for an up to date road report. We had a snow storm come in and dump 12 inches in less than couple of hours, and no one knew it was coming at all one year. It was a huge mess, so after that the weather people try to keep a better eye out for these storms.

I live in Reno, Nevada, which is in the desert and is very dry because of it. So when we get a storm of any kind, it's news worthy. And during this time of the year, it's even more anticipated because we're all kinda hoping that we'll end up having a white Christmas. I tend to tease my Mother because she's almost obsessive about watching the weather forecasts online. One day she told me that she's constantly amazed by being able to find all that information because she remembered being younger and not knowing from day to day what the weather was going to be like. She said that they never know from one day to the next if it was going to rain or snow and being able to look these things up was so amazing that she couldn't help checking it constantly. Looking at it that way, I guess I kind of "get it" now.

Yes, I get excited about snornados and snow twisters. I could dig a three footer covered in ice, just to see if I can tough it out...lol. 50 mph winds would add a nice touch along with minus 10 degrees. What's not to love?

I've always been amused by the fact that when there's any kind of weather related news story - a blizzard or ice storm, a tornado, floods, even a heat-wave - the meteorologists are in their glory because instead of just giving a small segment on a newscast they ARE the newscast! I don't know, maybe for some it's the overtime pay if that's applicable or for others it's the idea of being the star of the show, the one who's there to tell people things they need to know to prepare themselves, or to tell them of cancellations and closings. No, it doesn't excite me when a storm is approaching but my 91 year old mom gets worried if she thinks we might have a power outage or something like that. Sometimes I'd wish they'd just play it down a little so I don't have to keep changing the channel to keep her from having a cow! I mean, I know what has to be done in case of a power failure so there's no sense in her getting all upset about something none of us can control anyway, right? Also, I can't believe how in my area if they're even calling for a few flurries everyone rushes out and buys all the bread and milk! So then when I discover I need it, not because I fear being snowed in for a few months but because I need it now, there's none to be found! Annie

Oh, absolutely now, especially when my son has to stay home and is very bored..lol Now if I didn't have to go out into the storm and I had everything I needed, then it is comparable to when the lights go out. Especially when I am snowed in...I also don't mind if it was closer to Christmas time and I had everything taken care of, that would be cool.. So I guess it depends on the circumstances...

Sometimes, storms can be amazing. I love watching lightning strike. It's "stalks" go in many different directions making lovely patterns. I also enjoy watching rain and snow. Thanks for reading ~R-X~

no ,I hope the approaching storm turn smaller,I think nobody hope there is an approaching storm coming to himself

No, but it's their job. They have to justify their existence somehow!

I'm kind of excited. This is the first storm of the year, which means winter is hitting here a lot earlier than it did for last year and I'm excited. I like snow, so that probably could be why I'm so excited.

I don't know if it excites me so much as worries me. Storms in Arkansas may mean tornadoes. But here in Southern California we get excited about rain because we haven't had any in so long! I do miss watching the lightning in a storm though. I always thought it looked pretty.

Worldwise...Have you ever noticed that local forecast or news outlets whichever you prefer,give us various weather forecasts at least three times within a half-hour broadcast.obsurd.With the advent of so many cable news broadcasts available the locals have nothing else to report so if something big is going to happen with the weather they get excited because it's something to report.sad,sad state for the little local guys.