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Mint
4 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
US weatherman checks on wife during emergency weather alert, gets blasted for ‘unprofessionalism': Viral video
A weatherman in the United States took a little moment of his on-air time to check on his wife via a text during an emergency weather alert, but the unforgiving Internet blasted him for sheer 'unprofessionalism'. In a now viral video, meteorologist Nick Jansen of KTTC News can be seen pulling out his phone in the middle of a live weather report of severe weather conditions outside. The incident reportedly occurred on July 28. Nick was reporting on storms in Rochester, Minnesota. Midway, he was seen texting his wife, reportedly to warn her of the worsening weather and ask her to get to the basement with the baby. After a quick check-in, he returned to his job. Nick has a 6-month-old child. Aware of his act, Nick apologised on live TV, saying, 'Sorry, just had to text my wife, baby was sleeping well tonight, so that's gonna be over with at this point in time.' Several social media users were offended by the move and called it unprofessional and unethical. However, many netizens came forward to support Nick, saying, 'Family comes before professionalism.' 'That's a GOOD FATHER,' said a user, Another said, 'It was not unprofessional at all. It was an emergency, and he was looking out for his wife and baby. Anyone complaining about that needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror.' 'He was doing an hours-long disaster segment. He did what any sane & good man would do— he checked on his family. I think it's great,' added another user. Later, in a Facebook post, Nick Jansen wrote, 'I received an email telling me how unprofessional I was during my coverage. The quote that really struck me: 'That he has to call his wife to make sure she takes the baby to safety? Maybe some people think it's noble or cute. I don't.'' Offering an explanation, he said, 'I take my job and your safety very seriously. But I'm also a husband and a father. In the middle of severe weather, I decided to take a brief moment to make sure my wife and child were safely in the basement.' 'That's not me being unprofessional, it's me being human. I am a husband and a father FIRST. Let's all try to show each other a little more understanding and respect in life,' he added.
News18
4 days ago
- Climate
- News18
US Weather Reporter Defends On-Air Text to Wife, Says Family Safety Came First
A US weatherman paused a live report to text his wife during a storm, making sure she and their baby were safe. A weather reporter from Minnesota, USA, has gone viral for choosing to put his family first even while live on TV. Nick Jansen, Chief Meteorologist at KTTC News, was reporting on a severe storm in Rochester on July 28 when he paused to send a text message to his wife. The clip of him using his phone during the broadcast has been shared widely, sparking both criticism and praise online. The reason behind his sudden move was simple: he wanted to make sure his wife and their 6-month-old baby were safe and had taken shelter as the dangerous weather approached. After checking on them, Jansen returned to his report and even addressed the moment directly on air. Jansen's On-Air Moment and His Response While live, Jansen looked at his phone and texted his wife, and then calmly continued the weather update. He later said on-air, 'Sorry, just had to text my wife, baby was sleeping well tonight, so that's gonna be over with at this point." Even though some viewers appreciated his concern as a parent, a few people criticised him and called his action 'unprofessional." Jansen later responded to the backlash with a heartfelt message on Facebook. He shared, 'I received an email telling me how unprofessional I was during my coverage. The quote that really struck me: 'That he has to call his wife to make sure she takes the baby to safety? Maybe some people think it's noble or cute. I don't.'" 'I Am a Husband and a Father First" Defending his actions, Jansen added, 'I take my job and your safety very seriously. But I'm also a husband and a father. In the middle of severe weather, I decided to take a brief moment to make sure my wife and child were safely in the basement. That's not me being unprofessional, it's me being human. I am a husband and a father FIRST. Let's all try to show each other a little more understanding and respect in life." His post on Facebook has now been viewed over 16 million times, earning more than 3 lakh likes and over 20,000 comments. The original video shared on X (formerly Twitter) has also gained thousands of views and sparked plenty of discussion. Many social media users praised him, calling him a 'Good Father" and applauding his decision. Comments poured in with lines like, 'Family first! He should be commended for this, not criticised!!!" and 'Family first, I don't care if you're on air or not. If you know your family's in direct hit of something, you call them." The story continues to spark debate, but for many, Jansen's action was simply a relatable moment of humanity. tags : us view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: August 07, 2025, 16:20 IST News viral US Weather Reporter Defends On-Air Text to Wife, Says Family Safety Came First Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
TV Meteorologist's On-Air Gesture Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons
TV Meteorologist's On-Air Gesture Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons originally appeared on Parade. A Minnesota meteorologist is sending the internet into a frenzy over a move he made in the middle of a live broadcast. Nick Jansen of KTTC News was seen texting his wife during a live weather report on July 28, when severe storms were blowing through the Rochester, Minn., region. In the now-viral clip, Jansen can be seen pulling out his phone while live on air to check on his wife and ensure that she and their infant child had taken shelter before the storm. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 After the video went viral, Jansen spoke out on social media in a July 30 Facebook post to address backlash from viewers who deemed his gesture as an "unprofessional" move during a live broadcast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catch Up! (@catchupfeed) "I don't usually post things like this, but after nearly 3 hours of storm coverage Monday night, I wanted to share a quick thought," Jansen began his post. "I received an email telling me how unprofessional I was during my coverage. The quote that really struck me: 'That he has to call his wife to make sure she takes the baby to safety? Maybe some people think it's noble or cute. I don't.'" Jansen went on to explain, "I take my job and your safety very seriously. But I'm also a husband and a father." "In the middle of severe weather, I decided to take a brief moment to make sure my wife and child were safely in the basement," he continued. "That's not me being unprofessional, it's me being human. I am a husband and a father FIRST." "Let's all try to show each other a little more understanding and respect in life," he concluded his post. Meanwhile, tons of fans rushed to the comments to send their support to Jansen, with several commenters applauding him for doing "the right thing" as a husband and father. "Any meteorologist should feel comfortable doing this in extreme situations," one user pointed out. "You took 5 seconds while someone else was talking to check on your family during severe weather," another user added. "Trolls will troll. Carry on brother."TV Meteorologist's On-Air Gesture Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons first appeared on Parade on Aug 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
