Station Has it's Own Hype Machine

TV news is often criticized for hyping news stories and trying to panic viewers. 

WTVM/Columbus, GA decided to live up to the claims with their own "Panic Meter" for winter storms. 

Despite the fact that is is Georgia, they still have "Panic" on the meter. How much snow do you have to get in Georgia, for full on panic? 

Past storms have showed it's about an inch and a half.