Weatherman Nick Jansen of KTTC News in Rochester, Minnesota, found himself at the center of a heated online debate after a personal moment during a live weather emergency broadcast went viral. On July 28, while covering severe storms, Jansen briefly paused to text his wife, warning her to take shelter with their 6-month-old baby.
The clip shows him pulling out his phone mid-report to send the message. Moments later, Weatherman resumed the broadcast and apologized to viewers, saying, “Sorry, just had to text my wife. Baby was sleeping well tonight, so that’s gonna be over with at this point in time.”
The video quickly spread across social media, where reactions were mixed. Some users criticized Jansen, calling the move “unprofessional” and “inappropriate” during a critical live segment. But thousands defended him. Supporters called it a “human moment”, praising Jansen for putting his family first in a potential disaster. One user wrote, “That’s a GOOD FATHER.” Another added, “Anyone complaining needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror.”
Others pointed out that Jansen had been broadcasting for hours, calling his quick check-in a reasonable and responsible action.
The storm Jansen was tracking posed real danger, and his decision to act on instinct struck a chord with many. While he kept viewers informed, he also ensured his own family was safe a balancing act many admired.
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Though the moment sparked online backlash, it also opened up a conversation about humanity in high-pressure jobs, and whether professionalism should ever override personal safety.
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