TV broadcast halted after US weatherwoman faints on-air | Video

Alissa Carlson Schwartz, who presently works for CBS’s Los Angeles KCAL News, collapsed throughout a reside morning information report. She posted messages of reassurance on her social media pages.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 20, 2023 13:48 IST

Following the incident the station tweeted that Carlson is now resting and recovering (Photo: Screengrab/Twitter)

By India Today World Desk: CBS-Kcal News meteorologist Alissa Carlson Schwartz collapsed throughout a reside broadcast when she was about to provide her climate forecast on CBS Los Angeles, The Independent reported. The LIVE TV broadcast was halted after the weatherwoman blacked out on-air.

At round 7 am, Alissa’s co-anchors Nichelle Medina and Rachel Kim launched her, however earlier than she might even begin her section, the meteorologist immediately misplaced consciousness, inflicting her eyes to roll again as she collapsed on the bottom.

Alissa Carlson Schwartz is a famend meteorologist who beforehand held the title of Mrs California.

“Who is ready for some sunshine? I know I am. Let’s start off with a check of your next weather with meteorologist Alissa Carlson. She joins us live in the studio,” stated Medina.

Even as Medina continued to speak, viewers might see Carlson’s eyes rolling earlier than she slumped over her desk and fell to the ground. A video of the collapse has additionally surfaced on the web.

When Alissa Schwartz collapsed through the reside broadcast, the channel rapidly went on a break and her co-workers comforted her whereas ready for the medical assist to reach, stated CBS LA in an announcement.

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Following the incident, the station tweeted that Carlson “is now resting and recovering.” As information of Alissa Schwartz’s fainting unfold, many expressed concern and despatched nicely needs to the meteorologist.

All of us at KCAL News need thanks in your ideas and prayers after Meteorologist Alissa Carlson fainted throughout our morning newscast. Alissa is now resting and recovering. She says she’s going to be okay.
— KCAL News (@kcalnews) March 18, 2023

She took to Instagram to provide an replace on her well being situation on Saturday. On her Instagram Stories, she wrote, “Thanks for all the texts, messages, and calls! I’m going to be ok!”.

CBS Los Angeles stated that Carlson will probably be again on the air “as soon as she’s well enough to return.”

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Mar 20, 2023