Ben Bailey leaving WDIV

[Jimmyherd]

Ben Bailey just announced he is leaving WDIV. He made the announcement after his report on the 11PM news which was running after the Olympics Basketball finals.

Since I am not in the business, I wonder what led to the decision.

[MWmetalhead]

He seems like a nice guy, but his forecast accuracy left a LOT to be desired.

This past Wednesday on the 6PM news for example: "We'll see hot indices topping out around 102 or 103 for a couple of days early next week."

First off - only a maniac would make such an extreme proclamation that many days in advance.

Secondly - the forecast models fail to take into account the impact of the western wildfires. If a layer of smoke stays "locked in," it often suppresses high temperatures versus model forecast. If highs stay in the upper 80's, for example, and if afternoon humidity is 60%, the peak heat index would be 95 degrees.

I noticed in recent days he had been working from home. Most everyone else, including Bernie, has been back in the studio.

Here's hoping Ben's successor isn't as much of a "Chicken Little" when it comes to predicting the weather.

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He seems like a nice guy, but his forecast accuracy left a LOT to be desired.

This past Wednesday on the 6PM news for example: "We'll see hot indices topping out around 102 or 103 for a couple of days early next week."

First off - only a maniac would make such an extreme proclamation that many days in advance.

Secondly - the forecast models fail to take into account the impact of the western wildfires. If a layer of smoke stays "locked in," it often suppresses high temperatures versus model forecast. If highs stay in the upper 80's, for example, and if afternoon humidity is 60%, the peak heat index would be 95 degrees.

I noticed in recent days he had been working from home. Most everyone else, including Bernie, has been back in the studio.

Here's hoping Ben's successor isn't as much of a "Chicken Little" when it comes to predicting the weather.

Cue Andrew Humphrey 5 days a week.

[Mega Hertz]

Jerry Hodak FTW!

[jsf]

After leaving channel 2 and now leaving channel 4 he might be part Gypsy.

[ProducerXM]

Jerry Hodak FTW!

He’s like 90. Please

[MWmetalhead]

I always liked how Keenan Smith did the weather at WXYZ before he was moved to news anchor.

Would not bother me in the least if WDIV were to lure him.

[jsf]

I'd like to see Beth McCloud back

[Luke]

Given the history of this market I wouldn't be surprised if they brought Gaidica back.

I believe April Moss is looking! LOL

[IIN4MU]

I'd give the gig to Paul Gross. He's smart, solid, and is already familiar to WDIV viewers.

[MotorCityRadioFreak]

I'd give the gig to Paul Gross. He's smart, solid, and is already familiar to WDIV viewers.

Nothing better than dry toast.

[SoutheastMIViewer]

After leaving channel 2 and now leaving channel 4 he might be part Gypsy.

Or he just wanted a pay raise. The longer you stay at a job, the more money you lose.

The sweet spot is changing jobs every three years as you can increase your salary by more than $10,000.

You won’t even come close to that if you stayed at the same job for 5+years

[IIN4MU]

I'd give the gig to Paul Gross. He's smart, solid, and is already familiar to WDIV viewers.

Nothing better than dry toast.

Your choice would be....?

[Motown322]

https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/article ... quits_wdiv

Just get vaccinated, dummy.

[Realist]

Walking away from a 6 figure job in part because you don’t want to get a COVID 19 vaccine?

What an idiot and fool he is.