Michael Fish
Michael Fish is a British weather presenter, best known for his long tenure at the BBC where he became a household name for his forecasts. He gained notoriety for his coverage of the Great Storm of 1987, where he famously downplayed the impending disaster, leading to a mix of public amusement and criticism. His career spans several decades, during which he has become a respected figure in meteorology and broadcasting.
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In 1987, weather forecaster Michael Fish told viewers not to worry because there wouldn't be a hurricane - only for a storm to hit hours later.
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The closure of the stock exchange on the Friday amid the travel chaos caused by the Great Storm of 1987 – infamously glossed over the previous evening by the BBC weather forecaster Michael Fish.
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