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BBC Breakfast under fire for sending reporter out in storm

BBC reporters were urging viewers to stay indoors... while outside

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BBC Breakfast viewers were all saying the same thing about its Storm Eunice coverage today.

The storm is currently gripping much of the south of England and leaving destruction in its wake.

Part of London’s O2 Arena has been ripped apart, and pictures and videos of debris flying across the city have flooded social media.

The Met Office has urged the public to stay inside and issued a rare red warning.

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BBC Breakfast sent reporters out in the middle of Storm Eunice (Credit: BBC)

As a result, during today’s BBC Breakfast the reporters were sharing the advice with viewers.

However, many BBC viewers were quick to point out that the advice was being given while reporters battled the weather outside.

One reporter told viewers: “It’s a struggle to stay upright if I’m perfectly honest!”

Fans rushed to social media to hit out at the BBC for making reporters brave the weather.

BBC Breakfast slammed by viewers over Storm Eunice UK coverage

“#StormEunice Can I ask why are reporters OUTSIDE telling us all to stay INSIDE. Who thought that was a clever idea?” said one viewer.

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A second ranted: “If you care that much, why send the flipping poor reporter out to witness a storm in the first place. There are plenty of webcams in coastal towns.”

“There is a red weather warning and you have a reporter and cameraman on the seafront. What are you thinking?” argued a third viewer.

“Get them inside, no wonder people ignore advice #BBCBreakfast #StormEunice #BBCNews.”

BBC Breakfast reports on Storm Eunice in the UK today
BBC viewers in the UK were baffled at the show’s conflicting advice about Storm Eunice (Credit: BBC)

A fourth said: “I think we get it #BBCBreakfast. It’s damn windy and unsafe to be out, get your poor camera crew and presenters inside. Poor guys!”

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“All around the country reporters are standing outside, advising people to stay inside,” complained a fifth viewer.

Finally, a sixth added: “FFS! Get Tomas Morgan and the camera operator inside. Wearing a North Face jacket doesn’t save you from any storm!”

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