KPRC 2's Robert Arnold reports the height of Hurricane Laura

[@ncbeachbumintx]

The reporters are heroes putting themselves in harms way to inform the public.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 stay safe!

[@tanyasedlacek7828]

Watched Robert live into the wee hours of the night all the way from Vancouver, Canada. Robert & photo journalist did an incredible job reporting on this epic hurricane. Our prayers go out to all of the families affected by Hurricane Laura.

[@joshct9426]

I watched this for a good 4 straight hours last night... So impressed with Robert that I now follow him on Twitter. Great reporter

[@michaelturano7522]

I got to ride it out ... 😁

[@irohsteacup]

That microphone is working overtime 😂. It's low-key working great for how much wind is around . Mad respect for the reporters out there.

[@ncbeachbumintx]

Amen!

[@radioramzi]

MUCH RESPECT TO ROBERT!! THAT MAN HELD IT DOWN ALL NIGHT. AGAIN MUCH RESPECT TO HIM & GREAT REPORTING !!

[@forthefunofit3230]

and the purpose of BEING IN THE STORM!!!!!! mSTUPID for anyone to do that.

[@brucesmith9907]

Robert - Barron incredible coverage! Good job you all! It is rare to be able to actually see what reporters experience while covering these storms because the power is out. Have a feeling you're getting picked up Nationally guys! I am in FL - but - when like this you have no power - hearing it is really scary - and more so when you can't see anything . Close your eyes, guys turn up your volume a bit - the difference with light and darkness - totally different experience. I did go out ( lasted about 3 minutes!) in Irma and decided this was NOT a good idea! Again great coverage- thanx!

[@Andrea-we6lz]

It's not THAT the wind blows, it's WHAT the wind blows. Ron White.

[@bigpoke7043]

Dude has balls of steel being there

[@callieford2228]

Never seen so much excitement about wind and rain!!😂😄Amazing coverage!

[@paulrobinson982]

I want to know why news stations feel they have to put reporters out in the middle of storms like this. I mean seriously, does poor Robert really need to give an update in person from the center of storm?!?! haha

[@hmax1591]

sometimes is not the station, these prima donnas do that on their own to pretend they are heroes, of course you can't do that, ok, they are "professionals".

[@ncbeachbumintx]

Some ppl depend on these reports to stay safe 🙏🏻

[@hafezj3289]

Next level: put reporter in forest fire

[@laggyfilms4768]

H Max Lets not jump to conclusions yet tho

[@lhaviland8602]

He probably wanted to do it. Some people love doing this. Hell, I might do this.

[@Juicy100]

Y'all gonna give him a raise, and a month's vacation? To anywhere he wants!!! Dang!

[@atfmdx1373]

Start a petition

[@mikemaby5497]

Danger money.

[@Juicy100]

@@atfmdx1373 🤣😂🤣😂🤑

[@tazjammer]

No stranger to Cat 4. From Fort Myers, Charley was wicked. Fully understand.

[@JayHoonz]

I went through that one as well in Port Charlotte. Gnarliest storm I've ever been through

[@phoenixnimitz9614]

UNBELIVABLE! Great Reporter! Great Cameraman! I can't image of standing in that mess for hours!

[@waco1210able]

Much respect for these reporters...God be with them! So grateful Texas was spared!

[@cpufrost]

Another transformer blowing... No, those aren't transformers blowing up. The flashes are caused by arcing power lines. Either debris or a tree limb hits primary overhead feeders (7.5, 13.2, 34kV etc.) and you have a HUGE flash green/blue in color. Sometimes in these cases with extreme winds the conductors can gallop or a supporting structure fails causing a phase to ground or phase to phase fault. Those will make a really nice boom/flash that can be seen for miles at night. An overcurrent relay/recloser/fuse comes into play and the lights go out. A recloser will re connect (or reclose hence the name) and the power comes back on. If the fault is present, there will be another flash and the lights go out again. This typically happens three times and the third time the recloser trips and stays open until lineman can clear the fault/repair damage and restore power. If a transformer blew up, the lights would go off and stay off. Transformers can and do blow, but not very often due to safeguards as an exploding transformer around residential areas is not exactly safe. ;) Listen at 05:30 headphones or decent speakers that can reproduce 60Hz accurately. Definitely a fault on primary captured by mic!

[@FLSonshine]

cpufrost Thank you. News readers are not prepared to have any knowledge, “journalism” foundation to source information. “What does it feel like(sic) ?”

[@Caughtyalackin09]

@@FLSonshine so basically the news is not accurate?

[@vegas1a]

I am in SW Florida, where Charlie, Wilma and Irma ran through our area. The power company turns off the entire region before the worst of the storm arrive. Then they slowly and systematically turn it back on zone by zone as they check everything before allowing it to go hot. At this storm level in the video, we would never have live power on.

[@DrJane-wk5lk]

cpufrost oh my gosh, an electric evaluation right here on you tube, wow. And I was telling him he’s almost stupid for standing in his own grave.

[@cpufrost]

@Penny Lane Electrical Engineer

[@gordonbohl1158]

Robert Arnold deserves a bravery medal for that performance.

[@whomareyouwith]

I have been watching reporters but, this one is hands down having my respect! None have gotten not even remotely in the rain like they both have nor the camera mans, like these 2. I really hope both get a huge raise after this. My respects for both.

[@cherrycake7434]

I was watching the weather channel and one of the females ended up getting hit with a tone of broken glass

[@melissas4874]

I think they are stupid.

[@whomareyouwith]

@@melissas4874 well, in that field you have to do all to bring it to the viewers. And believe me, it's not the 1st tome they've done this, so they know the extreme measures they'll have to go through to not either get hurt. I have much respect for them to not either condone them with disrespect. But, I guess not all see the light. God blesd

[@jsfjbd]

This is all I could watch that night. All night....praying my family would be alive the next morning. Thank you Robert and the camera man for braving Laura and risking your life to report this.

[@traceywatson309]

Is this guy going to be reporting right through Hurricane Laura??? I was watchiing Good Morning Britain, I am in the UK, at 06:30 this morning and he was reporting on the possible 20 ft storm surge that was expected and that Hurricane Laura had just made land fall, can't believe he is still at it!!!! Well done to all concerned in keeping everyone informed as to what is happening .

[@michaelturano7522]

20 ft surge was east of his location

[@roberttobiasen4989]

God bless al these reporters!

[@silverstar9547]

ROBERT AND THE CAMERAMAN DESERVES RAISE AND BONUS

[@DallasTaylor]

So, are we waiting for debris to impale the reporter or what?

[@hmax1591]

Yes, exactly. That way he can become a hero. Because that's how current "news" works. Always having some prima donna reporter in the middle of a hurricane to dramatize the "how strong the winds are". We have nobody to thank but the fools who goble that up, Look at the comments and you will read comments like "much respect" ..."great reporting" .....you see that's the sorry mentality of a lot of people today.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

Exactly

[@just_lex1626]

@@hmax1591 .....are you another one of those people saying the wind and storm is fake?? Please say no...

[@yoooyoyooo]

@@hmax1591 I caught a normal person. For what is that man risking his life? This kind of thing should be against the law.

[@joycedegolier2375]

Can’t fix stupid.

[@Xjes06]

Did they have to draw straws for this assignment???😂😂😂

[@jassi5656]

They said he reported like this with Rita and Katrina 😳

[@cupat9283]

Man respect for this team out there in it... What the hell is happening.. just... what

[@roberttobiasen4989]

Have to give all these reporters thumbs way up for reporting on the front lines during these major hurricanes!

[@yourgod666]

Nah, they get paid too much to say no.

[@cecilkent4887]

I love the fact ppl always saying reporters do fake news this looks real as hell to me dude out in mist of it to report to you nutting but respect for this guy .

[@KevinLuWX]

And this wasn't even the worst part of the storm yet.

[@Jeeptalkshow]

I'm pretty sure the nuggets, gold or otherwise, have been blown away!

[@ArchPendragon]

dang, Robert must have felt absolutely RAW after taking a pounding like that. ~Thanks

[@xcp4518]

Watched this live this is crazy

[@AARon-tt4fg]

Tht dude needs a raise..

[@lazyjaney28]

I pray for these reporters to be safe, it's too dangerous for them to go report every disasters.

[@desh7925]

watching this gives me PTSD. I lost my home back in 2017, almost lost my life , I got my head slashed and I got electrocuted as well..

[@michaelturano7522]

But u alive👍👍

[@mscarter89]

Ok when the lights went out that was my Q to go

[@melissalove7828]

Awesome footage. Stay safe guys.

[@judithlegendre8477]

Thoughts and prayers to them 🙏💕

[@MsMykitchen]

Oh my Lord, better stay safe this reporter..too risky being there. Hope all goes well.

[@ms.coleman4535]

And who is going to take care of these men when they get sick from being out there in that weather?

[@ms.coleman4535]

@ala ska I beg to differ with you. If you are not appropriately dressed for the weather you can indeed catch a cold up yo azz. And it is especially true if you have a weak immune system

[@R3adybreck]

I think he's a bit beyond "dont stay outside honey you'll catch a cold"

[@lhaviland8602]

@@ms.coleman4535 That's in the winter. It's like 80 degrees out in a Hurricane.

[@Freeknickers24]

Please do a check up story on LARRY THE EPIC PALM TREE im pretty sure he is at bill's bar and burgers behind the golden nugget.

[@joanbrown78]

9

[@brendagayle3185]

I feel like he's going to fly away.

[@forthefunofit3230]

he should then then dumbasses will STOP reporting IN THE STORM!!!!

[@rubymargaritais5657]

For the fun of it hey if you had a boring job you’d probably do that to.

[@forthefunofit3230]

@@rubymargaritais5657 again STUPID and you must be as well, so there--SHUT UP

[@keithmillermusic]

That would of been cool 😊

[@dronexfun8469]

I'm impressed with that mic.

[@doriscrumpton2980]

Insane reporting during an insane unsafe hurricane 👍👍

[@jc.1191]

If you guys are gonna put crew at risk, give them bike helmets and consider their protection. He earned himself a bonus dealing with that like a champ.

[@preetigandada4411]

Praying for louisiana. God bless them.

[@dratchford330]

I wonder how much those 2 get paid to be in that storm

[@sh0ckwave425]

No tougher person than someone with 2 first names

[@r7iver]

Hey I got two first names 😂

[@lawandamitchell4454]

PRAYERS FOR ALL OF THE FAMILIES

[@markm.9458]

That Arnold, ...what a stud.

[@deja-58]

I wonder how much they get paid, hazard pay maybe? Shoutout to the cameraman as well.

[@melissas4874]

KPRC - if you are going to have reporters go out in this? Then at least give them some safety glasses.

[@VV-vp8vs]

I hope all the reporters & cameramen get hazard pay. Stay safe

[@Concepcion30]

No wonder all the news outlets are reporting from here. Got to make sure the casino survives😏

[@cpufrost]

Casinos actually have very robust data and power systems well because if they are down they aren't making money! ;)

[@blainederouen9977]

I don't understand, why are they standing so close to the edge of the parking garage, it's so dangerous. I'd be in towards the middle and that camera can zoom in on anything it needs to. That parking garage at the Golden Nugget is pretty big, it's not like they don't have enough space.

[@shaunataylor7752]

this reporter is too brave

[@evelyncaban8310]

Lord have Mercy😣

[@miguelortiz7658]

Robert is crazy lol hope he & the camera crew got paid Extra.

[@nicksimon4536]

Cant they just mount these cameras so they dont have to keep risking their reporters lives? I mean, come on

[@thinkforyourself-z4i]

So scary ! Hurrican Michael was a Cat 5 2018 these Hurricanes are getting stronger every year.

[@Justkissthis]

Is this the same guy that was bouncing back and fourth during that last storm lmao

[@NoahStakes]

He did a good job!

[@AscheDjidoi]

I just got a mental image of a hurricane twice as large as this one.

[@mrskeleton1941]

I see people reporting like this it makes me laugh just stupid

[@vegas1a]

I think that they call it Show Boating.......

[@moze_-]

I mean, they're willingly putting their lives at risk to show the actual strength of fthe storm. Most people hear "120 mph gusts" or "11 foot storm surge" and can't visualize it so they take it lightly.

[@GieCampbel-ug9jl]

Stupid, he's having fun

[@Kevin-cr7dp]

Why do these people feel the need to stand out in that crap while having to yell, scream and risk their safety? Robert could've stood in the garage with the camera facing out and reported. I promise, I would take his word that it's windy and raining. There's no need to risk your safety for dramatics.

[@grod4L]

For the ratings! People want a spectacle!!!

[@mzcatherinevalkyrie1122]

I'll pray for everyone who is there, I must say though, you'll are gonna be sick

[@coralreefer98]

I have a feeling these poor guys didn't get paid for this, dude people are losing their lives. Please pray for all the people and families affected

[@A3Kr0n]

Don't worry Robert it's just a little breeze. It will disappear like a miracle.

[@oddbigking9069]

I really feel bad for these journalists

[@lovereal3407]

Funny commentary, and not to make this a light. I hope all is going to be ok. 🙏

[@MaxDissent]

This guy should be wearing a helmet...

[@joetrump5844]

You get hit with a flying “Stop” sign.......... that’s going to leave a mark. 🤓

[@traceb2232]

The golden nugget. Lol!!!!!!!!

[@munchies08]

I don't understand what was the point of standing out their in the damn first place if you know its strong as hell... can easily blow you away, actin' like it ain't gonna do anything

[@Tom-ym2id]

Thumbs up to the camera man to!

[@carmellolb200]

Wow this thing was crazy

[@MrArtist1971]

Reported like no one in history has ever seen a storm.

[@makeitrainepoker6355]

Famn the video literally looks sped up at time due to the higher than normal wind speeds

[@1Madeleinee]

Why do u keep walking into the wind!?

[@majorcarlton6388]

Lucky you didn't get impaled Robert 😬

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

The reporter needs a hard hat on 🧢

[@gothic6662]

i'm trying to imagine process in his head that made him go out in a baseball hat xD was he afraid for sun to get into his eyes???

[@melissalove7828]

I agree

[@timothywilson9840]

The newscaster needs a pair of goggles and a helmet

[@theseekers1357]

Hope you guys OK over there x

[@joshct9426]

5:33!

[@ROHITSHARMA-hi7bl]

Drumph- I wanna like, if you report stand on Strom hole .... Then great report will came . I liked it ...😁😁😁😁

[@daniellehand8495]

These news guys are always good for a laugh

[@gothic6662]

good thing he has a hat, so he is safe from sun Edit: oh wait he hasn't anymore, i don't know how that happened

[@justgno4242]

Now thats some reporting lol ! Good work

[@joaquingerardoruizbravo764]

Está escondido en un edifico de parques de automóviles bajo techo y si estuviera bajo un viento de 150millas/hora ya no estaría ahí porque los saca de allí por los aires, porque esos vientos volcaron RV de 20 toneladas que puede esperar un cuerpo 90 kg?

[@kaylaemerick8943]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GH-uq7wr]

Yow make sure these man's pay us high asf

[@jamesfulerten8494]

My mothers bother was one of the first Television News weathermen in the history of the world in Syracuse New York from the 50's through the 70's. His name was Willard, and I think it's deplorable what you people do to get a hurricane story. You are sending the wrong message to young people and young adults alike that it's ok to stand outside in the 100 to 130 mph winds of a hurricane and that's just nuts. 100 mph winds can pick up 3000 lb vehicles and toss them around like mattresses and a human has no chance in those kinds of winds with gusts to exceed 120 mph. I have been through hurricane Wilma in South Florida and I stood outside in the wind for 6 hours under a roadway bridge and there were times that the wind nearly swept me into the air with nothing to hold onto as I watched the railway cars about 1/4 of a mile away blow over and off the tracks and large trees uprooted and blown across the tracks and box trucks tipped over and blown across a parking lot. I got soaked and as the eye approached I had to run out of their as the second wave was much stronger. I was stuck with no way out it hit so fast I couldn't get to safety until the eye wall came over and I got out, soaked, and luckily I wasn't picked up and thrown 2 miles by the wind. You shouldn't do those kinds of "stunts" just for ratings It really is not becoming of a professional and would you want a teenager or anybody to go out in those strong winds and play around, no, so don't do it yourself. Do not try what this clown is doing, I tried it and those kind of winds are not a joke and are very serious and very dangerous, unless your wearing solid rock boots or something or chained to a pole they can pick you up and slam you up against whatever is in the way "at 120 mph" so be warned and don't try it, any where.

[@fractul22over7]

james fulerten you need to type more, it’s fascinating

[@nathanduckeorth806]

So where is the 20ft storm surge huh????

[@CollectorsFix]

This is stupid. Why put these reporters at risk? If you want footage, just place a camera there. This won’t stop until some poor reporter loses his/her life. Smh

[@markreeter6227]

More/bigger news if a reporter gets killed - milk that story for weeks afterward.

[@maturlington]

what happened to jeff?

[@DrJane-wk5lk]

And another thing, why is this garage parking lot getting all the coverage anyway? Is this a popular hang out? Can’t see anything besides rain and water blowing around. Oh yep, there’s those lights on and off. Get some shampoo and take a shower. It’s becoming a bit dull. Can’t we see another view like in front of say, a grocery store?

[@jc.1191]

Cameraman must of been a big ole boy.

[@marthakurinij2229]

It is ridiculous to expose this guy for a report of a storm!!! Come on, senseless!!!!

[@me56ize]

At 3:33 A piece of debris blew in between both of them

[@blancasalazar4135]

I feel sorry for the reporter as they can expose him to danger 😢 that’s why i give you a finger down

[@QueenofVHS]

That's their job They have to report on what's going on

[@42710steph]

They are crazy and very lucky that they didn't get hit by debris !!

[@eyeonart6865]

What part of brick and steel do builders not understand? Stop building with wood. No more wood light poles.