New Orleans Area Placed Under Bob Breck Watch
With well under 70 hours remaining before a potential hurricane strike in the metro area, New Orleans has been placed under a self-imposed Bob Breck Watch until further notice. Citizens are urged to stay tuned for the wacky antics and high pitched ravings of the infamous WVUE chief meteorologist. Meanwhile, local emergency officials will be soiling their pants as they never even had a chance to execute an evacuation within the state-mandated 72 hour window. Should Katrina’s projected path continue to target New Orleans, TV will be a consistent source of Breck-centric entertainment, with guest appearances by our lovable mayor, parish presidents, and other assorted hooligans. Make sure you’ve got several cases of beer on hand and plenty of that algae-tastic tap water stockpiled in your freezer! Good tidings and a happy Breckwatch ‘05 to all.
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Jeebus, official forecast is calling for a Cat 4 storm. This is becoming less funny.
I’m a native Louisianian transplanted to Houston. Looks like this one could be nasty for New Orleans. The “Big” Storm might just be on her way.
I love your post, Chris. But really I remember Margaret Orr as the queen of drama.
Margaret Orr is the Queen of Drama, but Bob Breck is infinitely more amusing, especially since WWL-4 is experiencing a severe lack of Nash Roberts.
Bob Breck is the funniest weathercaster alive - I’ve seen him squeak in “dolphin’speak” to a man dressed in a giant dolphin costume at a boat show - you can’t BUY that kind of entertainment.
I awoke 6:30 am sunday morning to Bob Breck saying “People, don’t expect government to help you with this one. Government is not going to be around when Katrina hits” or something like that. Boy was he right.
Bob,
I have been worried for you and Paula wondering if you are OK down there. Last time we saw each other (Dayton, OH) you were on the way to New Orleans. Life has sent us different directions but I often wonder how you are doing. With the hurricane I have been so worried about you all. Now I hear you are in Dallas, and so am I…. contact me if you can … Barb (Scott) Hood
You are the best. When katrina was forcasted to hit Florida, I can vividly hear you explaining how it was very possible for it to hit new orleans. And by misfortune,your theory became reality. My husband said,”we have to watch this because Bob said it might come this and because all the other stations were expecting it to turn earlier but Bob said it will take days for the high pressure to get in the area to affect the storm.” Well, you know the rest of story goes. Thanks for your dedication , hard work, and reliable information.
dear mr.breck i need your help on a project from school. can you tell me what a meteorologist does. what does a person have to do to become a meteorologist. i am a hurricane victim at a new school. can you please help me
hey my name is brandon hebert and im doing a project for my school. Can you please tell me what a meteorologist is and what you guys do. please email back to mhg132@yahoo.com as soon as possible. Really important. Thanks a million.
BOB I!M A HOME BOY FROM THE CITY, AND LIKE ALL THE PEOPLE FROM HOME IT A PLACE OTHER DON’T UNDERSTAND TO OUR LIVING, IT HARD TO LIVE IN A TOWN THAT DIFFERENCE,AND WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO BE HOME. TO DO AS YOU MIGHT SAID THE OLD SCHOOL, LIFE WE LIVE, I KNOW AS ALL OTHER THAT THE FUND IS THERE TO REBUILD BUT OTHER AGENT THINKING
IS THRER FUND, BUT MY FAITH GO’S TO OUR FATHER WHO LET THOSE IN JOY THERE RICHES HERE ON EARTH.
WE HAVE OUR BLESSING WHEN HE GAVE YOU THE WORD FOR HIS CHILDREN, TO WATCH AND HIS RAFT IS CLOSER,THAN MAN THINK IT IS, MY BLESSING GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE,AND PRAYER WAS ALL WAY ON YOUR SHOULDER, REMEMEBR THE STEP,WHEN YOU SEEING FOUR FOOT PRINT IN THE SAND THE LORD WAS FOLLOWING YOU WHEN THERE WAS TWO HE CARRY YOU LIKE HE DID WITH MOSES.I CAN NOT BE HOME TO CATCH UP ON THE WHEATER AND FISHING REPORT AS BEFORE, PUT WILL BE BACK,KEEP THE FAITH LIL BROTHER, WE ONLY LOST MATERIAL AND MAYBE APART OF MY LIFE, BUT THAT PART IS NOW STRONGER,FOR IT NOW PULL US CLOSER TO THE MASTER. IN PEACE I LEAVE YOU IN PEACE, WE SHALL BE
YOUR BROTHER
FROM THE CITY WE CALLED
HOME; NEW ORLEANS
BOB I!M A HOME BOY FROM THE CITY, AND LIKE ALL THE PEOPLE FROM HOME IT A PLACE OTHER DON’T UNDERSTAND TO OUR LIVING, IT HARD TO LIVE IN A TOWN THAT DIFFERENCE,AND WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO BE HOME. TO DO AS YOU MIGHT SAID THE OLD SCHOOL, LIFE WE LIVE, I KNOW AS ALL OTHER THAT THE FUND IS THERE TO REBUILD BUT OTHER AGENT THINKING
IS THRER FUND, BUT MY FAITH GO’S TO OUR FATHER WHO LET THOSE IN JOY THERE RICHES HERE ON EARTH.
WE HAVE OUR BLESSING WHEN HE GAVE YOU THE WORD FOR HIS CHILDREN, TO WATCH AND HIS RAFT IS CLOSER,THAN MAN THINK IT IS, MY BLESSING GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE,AND PRAYER WAS ALL WAY ON YOUR SHOULDER, REMEMEBR THE STEP,WHEN YOU SEEING FOUR FOOT PRINT IN THE SAND THE LORD WAS FOLLOWING YOU WHEN THERE WAS TWO HE CARRY YOU LIKE HE DID WITH MOSES.I CAN NOT BE HOME TO CATCH UP ON THE WHEATER AND FISHING REPORT AS BEFORE, PUT WILL BE BACK,KEEP THE FAITH LIL BROTHER, WE ONLY LOST MATERIAL AND MAYBE APART OF MY LIFE, BUT THAT PART IS NOW STRONGER,FOR IT NOW PULL US CLOSER TO THE MASTER. IN PEACE I LEAVE YOU IN PEACE, WE SHALL BE
YOUR BROTHER
FROM THE CITY WE CALLED
HOME; NEW ORLEANS
Dear Bob, You bring back the winter of 1978 when you where here in Dayton Ohio. You were giving the weather for the famous blizzard of 78, telling people to get out and get some bread and milk and food. Cause there’s a big one comming. They all laughed. But after it started hitting their wasent nothing left on food shelfs. They was not laughing then. You gave weather by drawing it on a board back then, not like now days. I’m the one that mailed you the 20 year re-run of that day from Dayton Daily news paper. You hit it right down to the T. It was a bad one. I’m 55 and it was the worst one I ever saw.
Hi Bob - It sure is good to read the comments the
people make about “MY NEPHEW”…..you are very much of a well liked meterologist there in New Orleans and I’m proud to say that “this is MY NEPHEW, Bob Breck” - you seem to have a knack for predicting the weather - good or bad - you know what’s going to happen!! I’ve watched you on tape and you remind me of Harry Volkman and of course, P.J. Hoff, here in the Chicago market.
If I were you, I’d ‘hightail’ it out of there, but as you said, “I’ve been here 25+ years and
love the people of New Orleans”. May God bless you and Brenda and “HANG IN THERE” young man!!!
Bob:
I am currently engaged in a weatherblog and having a hard time from some young “know-it-alls” (including those who’ve become “meteorologists” hence their opinions must be held as gospel. The central issue is about winds New Orleans has received. 1.) The claim is that New Orleans never had any winds higher than Cat 1 sustained from Katrina–personally from everything I’ve seen in the area I find that unbelievable. 2.) They argue that Betsy never gave us winds above a 1 either. I’m not a meteorologist so when they come with the “I’m an authority and you’re not”, I have no comeback–could you shed any light on this matter? I’d greatly appreciate it. You can send me any data/info/reply to DMS816@cox.net, or post it here, please and thanks! and I’m glad you’re back!
Okay, I missed a number, sorry, make that DMS7816@cox.net sheee…. still suffering Katrina fatigue! Thanks.
OK. I’m really confused. Why the f#$% are all these people writing TO Bob?!?! Is Bob like Jesus–can you just write something down anywhere and know that he is there, reading? Maybe writing to Bob would make me feel better too, so here goes.
Dear Bob,
You were so good at predicting the hurricane, do you think you could stir up a prediction about when they’re [the big utility] going to let me come home? No one will tell us anything. And, it’s lonely in Beaumont without your broadcasts.
I miss you Bob.
P.S. I’d like a pony for Christmas.
I’m still waiting for that cute reporter on Main Street in Key West to geaux rolling down the street!
Laurie
You mean Carl Levis is the name of the cute meteorologist rolling down Main Street?
Laurie