When it comes to winter weather, sometimes the forecast can take a humorous turn—especially when a storm map looks remarkably like a phallus.
This winter, residents across the United States have faced an array of extreme weather conditions, from frigid temperatures and flooding to heavy snowfall and even bomb cyclones. Among these advisories, one issued by the Gulf Coast Storm Center caught everyone’s attention for all the wrong reasons, as it depicted a winter storm that seemingly resembled a giant penis.
The Gulf Coast Storm Center alerted its Facebook followers on Monday, stating, “A Winter Weather Advisory has now been posted for Southwest Louisiana, part of Southeast Louisiana, and the remainder of Southwest Mississippi (excluding coastal Mississippi counties).” While it’s crucial to take weather warnings seriously, it’s hard not to chuckle when the storm resembles something so juvenile.
As it turns out, I’m not the only one who sees the humor in this. The comments section quickly filled with witty quips and jokes, showcasing our collective inner 12-year-old. The storm, which was poised to impact Tennessee, also put portions of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas on alert for freezing rain, snow, and ice. Ironically, the very shape of the map indicated where the most severe winter warnings were issued.
One commenter attempted to steer the conversation away from the gutter, but let’s be honest—it’s a hard task when the visual is so amusing. The following day, another advisory was released, albeit with a less pronounced shape, likely hoping to quell the barrage of jokes from the day before. Spoiler alert: they were unsuccessful.
In reality, those in the affected regions should have paid attention to the storm center’s warning, as the weather led to road closures, hazardous travel conditions, and numerous school shutdowns across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas, even extending into Georgia. Later maps, unfortunately for our amusement, lost their phallic resemblance, prompting a cheeky request from a user asking for a new map that mirrored the original shape.
In response, Caleb, a staff member at the advisory service with a good sense of humor, clarified that he wasn’t responsible for the map’s design and that they couldn’t conjure a massive storm shape on demand. Who knew that weather advisories could be so entertaining?
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In summary, a winter weather advisory inadvertently sparked laughter across social media, thanks to a map that resembled a giant phallic symbol. Despite its humorous appearance, the advisory served a serious purpose, warning residents of significant weather conditions that affected travel and school schedules.