grumpy As a once-in-a-generation bomb cyclone struck the United States, an Iowa sports reporter grumbled through hours of live blizzard coverage after being moved to early morning weather duty.
Mark Woodley, a sports reporter for KWWL in Waterloo, Iowa, was visibly dissatisfied when he was assigned a 4.30am to 8am live broadcast window on Thursday.
A humorous compilation of video footage from his reporting depicts the journalist making amusing comments about the cold while bundled up in subzero temperatures.
Mark would have been exposed to temperatures of -0.4F (-18C) at the beginning of his shift, which decreased to -5.8F (-21C) at the conclusion.
The clip, which has nearly 3 million views on Twitter, opens with his co-host asking, “Mark, how are you feeling out there?” The sports writer says, “The same as when you asked me the identical question eight minutes ago.”
Extremely low temperatures are creating havoc across the United States, causing flights to be canceled and experts to warn that frostbite could occur within five to ten minutes on exposed skin.
The clip, which has nearly 3 million views on Twitter, opens with his co-host asking, “Mark, how are you feeling out there?”
The sports writer says, “The same as when you asked me the identical question eight minutes ago.” I typically participate in sports.
“Everything is canceled here for the next few days, so what better opportunity to ask the sports guy to come in roughly five hours earlier than he would typically rise, stand in the wind, snow, and cold, and warn others not to do the same?”
Mark becomes increasingly irritated with the task at hand as the concert progresses and the weather becomes even colder.
In a big black puffer jacket with snow falling in the background, he continues, “I didn’t know there was a 3.30 in the morning until today.”
A humorous compilation of video footage from his reporting depicts the journalist making amusing comments about the cold while bundled up in subzero temperatures. Mark stated, “Until today, I was unaware there was a 3.30 in the morning.”
Extremely low temperatures are creating havoc across the United States, causing flights to be canceled and experts to warn that frostbite could occur within five to ten minutes on exposed skin. Pictured: A resident of Urbandale, Iowa clears a driveway of snow.
Mark was outside while Waterloo, Iowa temps ranged between -0.4F (-18C) and -5.8F (-21C). Automobiles in Des Moines, Iowa
Mark stated that he hoped his reporting would encourage individuals to pay attention and take the weather seriously. Image shows vehicles driving on Interstate 380 near North Liberty, Iowa as snow falls.
“I’m used to these 30-minute-long nighttime performances, and I’m usually indoors during such shows. This show is really lengthy. For the following couple of hours, you may see me becoming increasingly irritable.’
Mark disclosed to Insider that filming took place adjacent to KWWL’s primary news station so he could warm up between shoots.
Despite this, the intense cold made the few minutes he spent outside quite unpleasant.
He continued, “I have some good news and some negative news. The good news is that I can currently still feel my face. The bad news is that I wish I couldn’t do it.
Then, appearing even more dissatisfied, he asked, “Can I return to my regular job?” I’m fairly certain that you added an extra hour to this program because someone enjoys torturing me.
Later, the hesitant meteorologist expressed his expectation that adding a few funny remarks would make the report more engaging and encourage viewers to listen and take it seriously.
As the sky began to brighten towards the end of Mark’s shift, he looked substantially more upbeat about going home.
This morning, live in Waterloo for the last time. ‘Thank goodness!’ he exclaimed as he completed his shift.
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