Jeremy Clarkson, never one to shy away from a controversial opinion, has taken aim at the BBC’s weather coverage – and, in true Clarkson fashion, he’s not holding back. The former Top Gear host has claimed that the BBC’s storm warnings are part of an “anti-Tory, anti-business” narrative. Yes, really.
Storm Eowyn: A Bit Breezy or a Full-Blown Crisis?
Over the past few days, Storm Eowyn has wreaked havoc across the UK and Ireland, bringing with it 100mph winds, heavy rain, and widespread disruption. The Met Office issued severe red warnings, indicating a danger to life, and tragically, two people lost their lives. Hundreds of thousands were left without power, and warnings remain in place as Storm Herminia moves in.
But according to Clarkson, writing in his Sun column, all this drama was a bit over the top. He described Storm Eowyn as simply “a bit breezy” and accused weather presenters of exaggerating the situation.
Clarkson’s Bizarre Rant
In his column, Clarkson didn’t mince his words. He mocked weather presenters for their dramatic delivery, saying they made it seem like they were “in Hiroshima in 1945.” He even claimed that commercial airlines were reported to be flying across the Atlantic at speeds exceeding 800mph – a claim that, unsurprisingly, raised a few eyebrows.
Clarkson went on to accuse the BBC of being “hysterical” to boost their ratings. “It plays into the anti-Tory, anti-growth, anti-business global-warming narrative,” he wrote. Because, apparently, weather warnings are now part of a political conspiracy. Who knew?
The Aftermath: A Reality Check
While Clarkson was busy downplaying the storm, others were quick to point out the real-world impact of Storm Eowyn. Alex Andreou took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight that two people had died and hundreds of thousands were left without power in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The Met Office also weighed in, describing Storm Eowyn as “probably the strongest storm” to hit the UK in the last decade. So, not exactly “a bit breezy,” then.
Clarkson’s Advice: Keep Calm and Carry On
Clarkson wrapped up his column with some advice for weather presenters: “Calmly tell us what the weather will do tomorrow so we’ll know in the morning if we should put on a jumper.” He added, “Leave it at that.”
While his comments might have raised a chuckle (or an eye-roll), the reality is that severe weather warnings exist for a reason. They save lives and help people prepare for potentially dangerous conditions.
The Bottom Line
Love him or loathe him, Jeremy Clarkson knows how to stir the pot. But when it comes to storm warnings, perhaps it’s best to leave the drama to the weather presenters – and the facts to the Met Office.
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