You know you are right. Not listening to the weather can lead to bad decisions for travel, a work day for your employees, and maybe being in the ocean instead of staying home. To each his own. I will not try to explain it any further. DNR here has made it a law to have a radio on your boat with you. Winds and rains can be all we listen to all day, but I like to know when there is a tornado close by. Hang out here and you might see the pictures of a great gun, even though it happens a lot.
Maybe it is a people thing, rather than a news event.
I like old .44s, too. No foul intended. I'll welcome your friendship if you wish.