Crain criticized Sinclair Broadcast Group’s initiative to implement mandatory “code red” days in their affiliates’ forecasts. Meteorologists at local stations under Sinclair’s auspices are encouraged — or at times, forced — into declaring code red days, the decision often made by management. “It would appear any cloud in the sky will warrant a ‘code red,’ ” wrote Edwards, arguing that the constant bombardment of code red days desensitizes the viewer — “like the boy who cried wolf. This is a corporate initiative: the code red alert. Keep those cards and letters coming.”Sinclair Broadcast Group, however, is standing firm in their decision to push code red alerts.

Source: Washington Post June 07, 2019 18:26 UTC