The TV meteorologist is:
-The direct interface with the public
-The conduit of official information

Duties:

1. Disseminate Official and Non-Official Information

-Pre-warning period
-Warning period
-Post-Warning
-Post-Event

2. Fine-tune

-Locate the threat within a county
-Locate "all clear" or "no-threat" areas
-Specify the type of threat

3. Clarify

-Why are the sirens sounding?
-Thunder and lightning in Norwood but No Severe Weather Threat - WHY?
-Why is the fire department telling us to take cover when you give us an "all clear?"
-Why is there no all clear immediately after the threat has ended?
4. Update

-Warning continues – but all clear
-Warning continues – west half clear