A Memphis, Tennessee, weatherman is responding to indignant followers who criticized his community for posting twister warnings through the Florida-Auburn ultimate 4 sport.
For the previous week, Memphis and different mid-southern cities have skilled excessive climate, together with lethal tornadoes within the space.
On Saturday evening, WREG CBS in Memphis broadcast steady climate updates whereas displaying the Florida-Auburn sport with out sound.
WREG climate man does NOT wish to hear your complaints that they’re not enjoying the sound on the sport. pic.twitter.com/c0tVcT80WU
— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins) April 6, 2025
Native sports activities character Chris Vernon was not completely happy about WREG’s determination to incorporate sound throughout their protection of the ultimate 4 video games.
Through Chris Vernon Present/X
“I HAVE STAYED SILENT BUT THIS WAS INSANITY. IF PEOPLE WANNA KNOW THE WEATHER, CHANNEL 3 IS NOT THE ONLY PLACE CAN. ITS 2025! ITS NOT LIKE THEY DIE IF DON’T HEAR FROM YOU. WHILE, IN FACT, IT IS THE ONLY OPTION FOR THE FINAL 4. AND WE MISSED ANNOUNCERS. THE ENTIRE GAME.”
WREG weatherman Tyler Eliasen fired again at indignant basketball followers, who have been sad in regards to the extreme climate protection through the Florida-Auburn sport.
WREG climate man. Madder than Bruce Pearl. pic.twitter.com/uFPQdZazgZ
— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins) April 6, 2025