When NBC Washington's Chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer was doing a live broadcast about a tornado warning, he was petrified when he understood that the storm might hit his house. Kammerer instantly called his home during the live broadcast on March 31. A video showing Kammerer warning his family has been doing rounds on social media. In the video, a weather map showing the trajectory of the storm is seen in the background and Kammerer is seen speaking over the phone. "Get down there. Get in there right now. Get in the bedroom right. You just got to wait for 15 minutes, okay. Do it now. Thanks, buddy," Kammerer is heard saying in the video. Then he switches to his professional mode and says, "Gotta warn my kids. Because I know what my kids are doing right now. They are probably online gaming and they are not seeing this. We have a tornado warning, hopefully, got on their phones." Watch the video here: Yes, had to warn my family! Kids were home alone and I knew they were not watching me on TV! They are safe. Thank you! Scary moment for me though, I was freaking out inside a bit. — Doug Kammerer (@dougkammerer) April 1, 2022 Kammerer also shared the video and wrote, "Yes, had to warn my family! Kids were home alone and I knew they were not watching me on TV! They are safe. Thank you! Scary moment for me though, I was freaking out inside a bit." Went through one that, ultimately, led to the Fujita Scale. I didn't know what had happened until an hour later, even though it passed directly over us and touched down in the next block. Damaged houses in our block, even though it was just a funnel. You did the right thing!!! — Susie Redus (@dodgingvampira) April 1, 2022 Couldn’t love my guy Doug more. Dad first!!! Love it brother — Tim Furlong (@tfurlong) April 1, 2022 I felt for you when you realized how close this was to your home. Glad this storm blew over without major damage. — Cheryl Villalobos (@cherylvilla6) April 1, 2022 Shout out to @dougkammerer for being an example to viewers by showing them it only takes a few seconds to make a difference, and to the crew for keeping the camera rolling! — Sharon Eshelman (@sieshelman) April 1, 2022 You're a great Dad and hubby!🙌 That are blessed to have you looking out for them.🙏 Us viewers too! 😀👍 — Yolanda Castillo (@americas71) April 1, 2022 Netizens lauded the meteorologist for ensuring that his family was safe. "Shout out to @dougkammerer for being an example to viewers by showing them it only takes a few seconds to make a difference, and to the crew for keeping the camera rolling!" commented a user.
