The Weather Channel Retro 8s LIVE Full Hour - June 28, 2023TWCZach2023-06-28 | A new hourlong feature that airs on TWC paying homage to the Weather STAR 4000 era of the network. Airs Tuesdays-Saturdays at 4am ET.
00:00 - Ending of "Deep Water Salvage" 01:15 - Retro 8s LIVE Segment 1 08:00 - Commercial Break 1 11:30 - Retro 8s LIVE Segment 2 18:15 - Commercial Break 2 20:00 - IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast 21:00 - Commercial Break 3 22:26 - Retro 8s LIVE Segment 3 29:10 - Commercial Break 4 32:46 - Retro 8s LIVE Segment 4 39:46 - Commercial Break 5 43:06 - Retro 8s LIVE Segment 5 49:50 - Commercial Break 6 53:03 - Blank Screen 53:21 - Emergency Feed 54:27 - Retro 8s LIVE Segment 6 59:48 - Comercial Break 7 1:01:18 - Beginning of "The Weather Channel Twlight LIVE"IntelliStar 2 XD Local Forecast - April 13, 2024TWCZach2024-04-13 | A local forecast on The Weather Channel for the Tampa area on what is a nice and sunny day. Recorded from Spectrum cable off an HDHomeRun CableCARD tuner.TWN The Weather Network - Local Forecast - 4/9/2024 11:00 AMTWCZach2024-04-09 | A local forecast from The Weather Network on a Pelmorex PMX-XD unit on Cogeco cable from Burlington, Ontario. Recorded April 9, 2024.
An appropriate sponsor telling me to go visit the place where I live... ha!TWN Local Forecast - Descriptive Audio - April 6, 2024TWCZach2024-04-06 | A local forecast segment on The Weather Network with descriptive audio forecasts.The Weather Network - Local Forecast - April 5, 2024TWCZach2024-04-06 | A local forecast on The Weather Network from Oakville/Burlington, Ontario. Recorded off an Arris cable box through Cogeco.Live WS4000 WeatherSTAR 4000 Simulator for Tampa, FLTWCZach2023-11-25 | A look at the weather and current conditions from Tampa International Airport, forecasts for Tampa, FL and much more!
Download the simulator: taiganet.comTWCZach Live StreamTWCZach2023-11-20 | ...2020 Thanksgiving ForecastTWCZach2020-11-26 | Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Hope you all have an amazing time this year with all the good food!
Song: Ryan Farish - Blue MistThe Weather Channel Error - 9/10/2020TWCZach2020-09-10 | A few moments of nothing but a blue screen on The Weather Channel leads to a few minutes of the "Emergency Feed" to appear this morning.Weatherscan Local Emulator - Tampa, FLTWCZach2020-06-01 | A live stream of the Weatherscan Local emulator based out of Tampa Bay, Florida.Weatherscan Local Emulator - Tampa, FLTWCZach2020-05-01 | A live stream of the Weatherscan Local emulator based out of Tampa Bay, Florida.The Weather Channel IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast - Tampa, FL - May 20, 2019TWCZach2019-05-21 | A local forecast on The Weather Channel featuring their iconic "Alert Mode" music for the ternada aatbreak happening across thee saath right naaw.WS4000 v4 Simulator - Tampa/Brandon, FLTWCZach2019-04-26 | A live stream of the WS4000 v4 Simulator based out of Tampa Bay, Florida.WS4000 v4 Simulator - Tampa/Brandon, FLTWCZach2019-04-26 | A live stream of the WS4000 v4 Simulator based out of Tampa Bay, Florida.Weatherscan Local Emulator - Tampa, FLTWCZach2019-04-26 | A live stream of the Weatherscan Local Emulator based out of Tampa Bay, Florida.The Weather Channel IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast - Tampa, FL - April 14, 2019TWCZach2019-04-14 | A Local on the 8s segment recorded from Tampa, FL showing a line of storms getting ready to move into the area as a cold front readies to enter overnight.Cool Florida December - Weather Star XL Emulation - December 17, 2018TWCZach2018-12-17 | Happy Holidays!
It was a cool day across the Tampa Bay Area, with temperatures only rising into the mid-60s.
Song: David Arkenstone - I Saw Three ShipsIntelliStar 2 Local Forecast - Tampa, FL - July 24, 2018TWCZach2018-07-25 | An evening local forecast on a rather warm night.IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast - Tampa, FL - April 3, 2018TWCZach2018-04-05 | As promised, here's a local forecast video from the same time for Tampa from the other day! Nothing is too different between the Tampa IS2 and the St. Petersburg IS2.
See the IS2 from St. Petersburg, FL at the same time here: youtube.com/watch?v=oRnAdPiP-AIIntelliStar 2 Local Forecast - St. Petersburg, FL - April 3, 2018TWCZach2018-04-03 | Here's a video of the IntelliStar 2 unit from St. Petersburg, Florida. This week, my family and I are staying on Clearwater Beach, and this is the STAR that serves them through Spectrum.
See the local forecast from the same time for Tampa here: youtube.com/watch?v=ucHyi9XFBQQCold Christmas for Minneapolis - Weather Star XL EmulationTWCZach2017-12-24 | MERRY CHRISTMAS!
It's been a long while since I've made an emulation for Christmas Eve, let alone make one for Minneapolis on Christmas Eve! :)
Song: Eddie Reasoner - Snowy HolidayWeatherscan Local Emulator - Tampa, FLTWCZach2017-12-11 | A live stream of the Weatherscan Local Emulator based out of Tampa Bay, Florida.WeatherScan Local Emulator - Tampa, FLTWCZach2017-12-11 | A live stream of the Weatherscan Local Emulator based out of Tampa Bay, Florida.Weather Star XL Emulation - Tampa, FL - Thanksgiving Forecast 2017TWCZach2017-11-22 | Here's to another tradition of an emulation for Thanksgiving!
A wet Thanksgiving and Black Friday is on the radar (ha-ha), but that definitely won't stop me from enjoying a wonderful holiday!
Song is "Atlantica" by Ryan Farish. This has been one of my favorites for years, and debuted on this very month's playlist fifteen years ago.Smooth Jazz Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - September 16, 2017TWCZach2017-09-16 | One week after Hurricane Irma was knocking on Florida's doorstep, and The Weather Channel is playing smooth jazz songs on their local forecast. Too bad that it was on Saturday and not a weekday, though!
Enjoy!Hurricane Irma Local on the 8s - Tampa, FL - September 9, 2017 (8:18 AM ET)TWCZach2017-09-09 | Hurricane Irma is approaching Florida, and lots of warnings have been issued ahead of the storm. Tampa is in the direct path of the storm as well.
Stay safe if you are in the path of the storm!IntelliStar 2 Smooth Jazz Local on the 8s - Tampa, FL - August 17, 2017TWCZach2017-08-17 | Another week, and another day of smooth jazz! I really like the background on this forecast, as it's not too dark nor too bright.
Enjoy!IntelliStar 2 Smooth Jazz Local on the 8s - Tampa, FL - August 10, 2017TWCZach2017-08-10 | It's always great to hear these songs playing on the local forecast, even if it's only a select handful. Enjoy!
Song: Jeff Lorber - Pacific Coast HighwayThe Weather Channel Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - Tropical Storm Emily - July 31, 2017TWCZach2017-07-31 | I woke up this morning and lo and behold, a new tropical storm is on my doorstep! Fortunately, it doesn't appear to be much, but it's still concerning as there are areas in Tampa where it does flood easily.Weather Star XL - Tampa, FL - July 10, 2017TWCZach2017-07-10 | Thunderstorms are fixing to roll into the area as daytime heating plays its usual game. This video was rendered about an hour before storms started to flare up in the Tampa area. Enjoy!
Song: Rich and Jill Switzer - Here and NowSevere Weather Local on the 8s - Tampa, FL - May 24, 2017TWCZach2017-05-24 | A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect as a squall line pushes through the Tampa Bay Area.TWC IntelliStar 2 Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - Lake Wind Advisory - May 23, 2017TWCZach2017-05-23 | Looks like a Lake Wind Advisory is in effect today for some breezier than normal conditions. Also, smooth jazz! ;)
Enjoy!TWC Intellistar 2 Smooth Jazz Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - May 19, 2017TWCZach2017-05-19 | Features one of my favorite songs, "Simple Pleasure" by Jeanne Ricks! Enjoy!Intellistar 2 Smooth Jazz Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - May 6, 2017TWCZach2017-05-06 | Featuring one of my favorites, "The Gift" by 3rd Force! Enjoy!TWC HD IntelliStar 2 Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - Alert Music - May 5, 2017TWCZach2017-05-05 | It's Cinco de Mayo, and it looks like TWC has locals in full on Alert Mode... Either way, it's nowhere near as hot today as it was, say, a week ago!
Enjoy!TWC HD IntelliStar 2 Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - VERY HOT! - April 29, 2017TWCZach2017-04-29 | The hottest weather of the year is here! The fact that it's 95° at the time of this recording already means that Tampa has busted a record high, for the second day in a row.
The alert mode music definitely adds a nice touch, too.Theres nothing funny about this forecast!TWCZach2017-04-01 | Yeah, it's too hot that it's not even a joke! And we're in a drought, too!The Weather Channel Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - March 28, 2017 - 11:08 PM ETTWCZach2017-03-29 | A local forecast on the IntelliStar 2 showing the gradual warmup over the next week to come.Weather Star XL Emulation Tampa, Florida - March 20, 2017TWCZach2017-03-21 | This is my first emulation rendering in After Effects CC 2017, after having previously used CS4 for many years prior; I hope you guys enjoy!
Also, special thanks to TWCAtlanta for helping me out with the radar! After TWC had discontinued usage of their own radar, I had to change sources and thankfully one was found so that I can continue usage of the radar segment without a problem. Be sure to check out his channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCgukqyIXsXIGuk0W1mMBVJgThe Weather Channel Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - March 15, 2017TWCZach2017-03-15 | A surprise cold blast has shaken much of the country, and we're feeling the effects down here in Florida, too! Although y'all might think these temperatures are warm, they're cold for us, especially in March!
Also notice the narration cutting off as well.The Weather Channel Local on the 8s Tampa, Floirda - February 22, 2017TWCZach2017-02-22 | A wet afternoon commute ensues as a low pressure system is spinning off the coast of Florida today.Severe Weather Local on the 8s - Tampa, FL - January 22, 2017TWCZach2017-01-22 | Severe weather is impacting the Tampa Bay area, with some of the strongest severe weather ever to be seen around the area!TWC HD IntelliStar 2 Local on the 8s Tampa, FL - Alert Mode Music - January 15, 2017TWCZach2017-01-16 | Alert music is playing on the local forecast! Enjoy!COLD Local on the 8s - Tampa, FL - January 8, 2017TWCZach2017-01-08 | The coldest weather of the season is here!TWC IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast Tampa, FL - Wind Chill Advisory - January 7, 2017TWCZach2017-01-07 | The coldest weather of the season has arrived! A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect tonight, with lows tonight down into the 30s and daytime highs not getting to 60.A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PASCO COUNTY UNTIL 5:00 AMTWCZach2017-01-07 | WE GET IT, ANNA!
In all seriousness, this feature does exist because of an FCC mandate to have audible text be read aloud on secondary audio programs for channels that display weather alerts, acting as an aid for the visually-impaired.TWC HD IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast Tampa, FL - January 3, 2017 - 4:08 PM ETTWCZach2017-01-03 | Some showers offshore have prompted the local radar screen to show! Enjoy!TWC IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast w/ Narration Error - January 2, 2017 - 11:38 AM ETTWCZach2017-01-02 | An IntelliStar 2 local forecast for Tampa as we head into the new year! At around 0:43, the narration during the forecast segment cuts off.Snow for Chicago - WeatherSTAR 3000 - December 10, 2016TWCZach2016-12-10 | Want me to make a WS3000 simulation this Christmas for your city? Let me know in the comments!
A STAR III simulation as part of a new thing I want to do this year! Looks like more snow for the Windy City, and conditions look to be this way for the next several days as well.TWC IntelliStar 2 Local Forecast - December 6, 2016 - 10:58 AM ET (HD)TWCZach2016-12-06 | An IntelliStar 2 (i2XD) local forecast featuring approaching rain into the Tampa Bay area. In addition to the rain today, look at the unseasonably cooler weather on the way this weekend!