Seattle-This week, I reminded me again how lucky I am to be a sports anchor. Actually, let's change it to anchor-only, because I believe that other TV anchors in this market are as empathetic as I am, watching their reporter stand in the downpour during the weather event called the atmospheric river . 

It is a river in the sky, and it carries water vapor equivalent to the average water flow at the mouth of the Mississippi River (Google search). 

In other words, this is a large amount of water in a short period of time. This atmospheric river brought two inches of rain to the Seattle area in less than 24 hours. Anyone standing inside is soaked. 

Such weather reminds me of how lucky I am to have an internal job.

I worked at my desk for a while, looking out the window at the height of the storm today. Yes, it is really going to collapse—it's a mess.

Then I looked up at one of the many TV monitors in our newsroom and saw our two reporters on the scene preparing to bring us their weather-related stories at the top of the news broadcast. 

They are all wearing their KING 5 yellow jackets and wearing their own accessories. A person wearing a bucket hat-this is the pride of Gilligan Island, although I am pretty sure if Bob Denver had a choice, he would choose to stay on the desert island. 

Another reporter is stationed on the roof of our building. He may use a wide-brimmed hat to keep out the rain. Then again, maybe he didn't want anything to cover up his new hairstyle, so, without the beginning, he verbally rummaged through his introduction.

When I saw his report, I said, "Oh, man," (yes, I was laughing, but out of sympathy).

A few minutes later, I went to grab a cup of hot coffee (there was wind by the window). I passed by his photographer, and he was soaked as soon as he shot from the rooftop scene. He jokingly asked me if I wanted a hug. I smiled and politely refused. Then I saw a reporter working with him on the roof. That's when I started to laugh. 

I said, "Man, I just want you to know that I really like you."

He shot back with a smile, "Yes, of course, the sports kid. Always sit in your covered seat while the rest of us are outside."

Besides, I had to go back to the desk-the coffee was starting to cool.

Now, I can sit here and compare the work of the anchor and the reporter, the pros and cons, working hours, etc. But what's the point?

The purpose of this story is to let my colleagues across the region know a little bit.

Whether it's Atmospheric River, Snowmageddon or Windjammer 2021, next time you see your favorite reporter in the element, thank you for being in it.

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