MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: A TV reporter braces against the wind and walking towards safety, as Hurricane Irma approaches in Miami, Fla., on Sept. 10, 2017. (Photo by Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Weatherman Dominated By Hurricane Florence (Until Two Bros Stroll By)

By Josh Helmuth

Photo: Marcus Yam (Getty Images)

Hurricane Florence was no joke. However, one weatherman’s live theatrics during his storm report sure were.

The Weather Channel’s Mike Seidel went live last Friday as rain poured down on him. While he hunched over and leaned into the wind, bracing for his balance (and seemingly his life) in Wilmington, North Carolina, the worst part for Seidel was yet to come.

While dramatically delivering his weather report, just before nearly toppling over, a couple local guys casually strolled through the parking lot behind him with no struggle whatsoever. Pure comedy.

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Here’s a closer look of just one of the social media videos to get millions of views.

While Seidel has been silent, the Weather Channel double-downed, backing up their weatherman, saying the reason for his seemingly exaggerated stance was due to fatigue and “wet grass.”

According to The Charlotte Observer:

“It’s important to note that the two individuals in the background are walking on concrete, and Mike Seidel is trying to maintain his footing on wet grass, after reporting on-air until 1 a.m. ET this morning and is undoubtedly exhausted,” the network said in a statement to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

While it’s a weatherman’s duty to deliver the news with honesty and integrity. But this brave Hurricane Florence reporter did neither of those. DOminated not by the storm, but by the Internet alone.

The last time we saw a weather report of this hilarious magnitude came 13 years ago on The Today Show.

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Of course, viewers weren’t too happy after seeing this unfortunate “report,” and deservedly so.

But the troll of the week undoubtly goes to this lil’ guy.

Josh Helmuth is a sports reporter in St. Louis who contributes to Mandatory. 

Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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