Temperatures in Memphis, Dallas and Nashville expected to stay below freezing for at least 72 consecutive hours. Nearly 80% of US will see below freezing temperatures.
The arctic blast is bringing dangerous cold to a massive swath of the US, including new areas to the south and east. Over 140 daily cold records could be broken Monday and Tuesday from Oregon to Mississippi.
The arctic blast is bringing dangerous cold to a massive swath of the US, including new areas to the south and east. The storm has already caused record-breaking cold for Iowa caucuses on Monday with Des Moines highest temperature for the day hitting just one degree Fahrenheit. Over 140 daily cold records could be broken Monday and Tuesday from Oregon to Mississippi, with temperatures in Memphis, Dallas and Nashville expected to stay below freezing for at least 72 consecutive hours. Nearly 80% of US will see below freezing temperatures.
The wintry mix targeted areas from Texas to Mississippi unloading a glaze of ice and up to an inch of sleet on area roadways by Monday morning, with heavy snow expected over parts of the Central Rockies into Monday evening. Lake-effect snow was also expected downwind from the Great Lakes through Tuesday.
Over 2,600 flights have been canceled due to the storm and schools will be closed in Little Rock and Nashville on Tuesday. The next act of Winter Storm Heather is likely to bring significant snowfall to parts of the Northeast for the first time in nearly two years.
Up to 6 inches of snowfall has already buried parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee
Schools will be closed Tuesday in Little Rock and Nashville due to the weather
Record cold settles into Texas, much of the Heartland with all-time lows forecast for Monday in Sioux City, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Austin, Texas; and Dallas
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that over 2600 flights have been canceled due to the winter storm but does not provide any context or comparison for how many flights are typically cancelled during a major weather event. This statement could be seen as sensationalist and misleading. Secondly, the article mentions record cold temperatures in several cities without providing any information on what those records are or how they compare to previous years. This is an example of selective reporting and can be seen as deceptive because it implies that these temperatures are exceptionally low when they may not necessarily be. Lastly, the article states that some areas could see 1-3 inches of snow but does not provide any context for how much snowfall is typical during a major weather event in those areas. This statement can also be seen as sensationalist and misleading.
Over 2600 flights have been canceled due to the winter storm
record cold temperatures could be recorded Monday in Sioux City, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Austin, Texas; and Dallas.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Buffalo, New York for Tuesday night into Thursday with the possibility of 2 to 3 feet of snowfall. This statement is not supported by any evidence or citation and therefore cannot be considered as true information.
The article contains several fallacies.
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The article is biased towards the negative impact of the winter storm on people and their daily activities. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable such as 'over 2,600 flights canceled' and 'record cold settles into Texas'. They also use examples like an 18-wheeler overturning due to ice which creates a sense of danger and urgency. The author does not provide any counterbalancing information or perspectives that could help readers understand the full impact of the storm.
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ABC News has conflicts of interest on the topics of arctic blast, snow, flights canceled and South. The site is owned by Disney Media Networks which also owns ESPN and Hulu. These companies have a financial stake in the entertainment industry that may be affected by weather conditions such as those caused by an arctic blast or snowstorm.
ABC News reports on the impact of winter storms on flights, including over 2,600 cancellations. This is likely to affect Disney Media Network's revenue from its ownership of Hulu and other streaming services that may be affected by flight delays or cancellations.
The article mentions the South as being hit hard by the arctic blast and snowstorm. The entertainment industry has a significant presence in this region, which could be impacted by weather conditions such as those caused by an arctic blast or snowstorm.
The arctic blast is bringing dangerous cold to a massive swath of the US, including new areas to the south and east.
``Record-breaking cold for Iowa caucuses: Monday saw the coldest Iowa caucuses on record, with Des Moines highest temperature for the day hitting just one degree Fahrenheit. Other high temperatures across the state were some 25 to 30 degrees below normal for this time of year.
Severe weather kills at least five: Brutal back-to-back severe storms over the last few days have left at least five people dead across five states, including Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
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Record-breaking cold for Iowa caucuses: Monday saw the coldest Iowa caucuses on record, with Des Moines highest temperature for the day hitting just one degree Fahrenheit. Other high temperatures across the state were some 25 to 30 degrees below normal for this time of year.
Nearly 80% of US to see below freezing temperatures: Over 140 daily cold records could be broken Monday and Tuesday from Oregon to Mississippi, as temperatures in Memphis, Dallas and Nashville are expected to stay below freezing for at least 72 consecutive hours.
Treacherous travel conditions: Snow, sleet and freezing rain gathered on roadways across parts of the southern and central US Sunday night into Monday, making travel hazardous. One person was killed and another was injured in Arkansas after their pickup truck careened off a snowy White County highway and hit a tree.
Life-threatening wind chills: More than 100 million people in the US are under wind chill alerts stretching from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. Breezy winds are contributing to life-threatening wind chills. In South Dakota, wind chills as low as minus 45 can cause frostbite in as little as 5 minutes.
Texas's vulnerable power grid: As Texas shivers under the freezing cold, ERCOT, which manages 90% of the state's electric load, asked Texans to conserve energy both Monday and Tuesday mornings, expecting tight grid conditions. The request also asked all government agencies to reduce energy use at their facilities until at least Tuesday morning.
Big city snowless streaks could finally end: Snow from this storm will push across the mid-Atlantic Monday and across the Northeast late Monday through Tuesday. Around 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible across both regions. Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City haven't had an inch of snow fall in a single day in more than 700 days.
Thousands of flights canceled: More than 3,100 flights within, into or out of the US were canceled on Monday, and more than 9,00o delayed.
Schools close: Districts in more than half a dozen states announced closures amid the frigid temperatures.
More than 70 million people are under winter weather alerts spread over 1,400 miles from parts of the Texas-Mexico border to southern New York. The storm will lay down snow from Oklahoma to Virginia while ice falls to the south. Snow totals of 2 to 4 inches were common from Sunday through Monday morning.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday said a second round of 'light to moderate snow' is expected through Tuesday morning mainly in eastern and southeastern Kentucky and urged residents to stay off the roads, warning temperatures were expected to remain dangerously low.
Memphis picked up between 3 and 6 inches by Monday afternoon. Heavy snow was expected over parts of the Central Rockies into Monday evening, and lake-effect snow was expected to persist downwind from the Great Lakes through Tuesday.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that it will be discussing a specific event or occurrence related to weather conditions in the South. However, this is not entirely accurate as it also mentions other parts of the country experiencing similar weather conditions and even some deaths caused by severe storms over the past few days.
The article mentions 'Snow and sleet gathered on roadways across parts of the southern and central US Sunday night into Monday' but fails to provide any specific details about which roads were affected or how severe these conditions were. This is a lie by omission as it implies that all roads in these areas are dangerous when in fact only certain ones may be hazardous.
The article mentions several deaths caused by severe storms over the past few days, including one weather-related death in Shelby County, Tennessee. However, it fails to provide any details about how this person died or what specific actions led to their demise. This is a lie of omission as it implies that the reader will receive more information when in fact they are not provided with any additional context.
The article states that 'Nearly 80% of US to see below freezing temperatures' but fails to mention which specific regions will be affected. This is a lie by omission as it implies that all parts of the country are experiencing these conditions when in fact only certain areas are.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing multiple sources without providing any context or analysis of their credibility. Additionally, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options for dealing with the cold weather: either people must conserve energy or they will suffer from power outages.
The article uses an appeal to authority when it cites multiple sources without providing any context or analysis of their credibility. For example, the author mentions that over 140 daily cold records could be broken on Monday and Tuesday but does not provide any information about the accuracy or reliability of these predictions.
The author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options for dealing with the cold weather: either people must conserve energy or they will suffer from power outages. For example, when discussing Texas' vulnerable power grid, the article states that ERCOT asked Texans to conserve energy but does not provide any information about alternative solutions or potential consequences of conserving energy.
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the weather as a 'brutal arctic blast' and stating that it is bringing 'dangerous cold' to a massive swath of the US. This type of language can be seen as sensationalistic and may not accurately reflect the severity or impact of the weather.
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The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those affected by the weather such as 'nearly 80% of US to see below freezing temperatures' and 'treacherous travel conditions'. Additionally, the author quotes a source stating that one person died in Shelby County due to severe weather which is not accurate according to CNN. The article also contains examples of religious bias by mentioning God as a way for people to cope with the cold weather.
nearly 80% of US to see below freezing temperatures
'One person died in Shelby County, which includes Memphis' due to severe weather.
, The next act of Winter Storm Heather will bring significant snowfall to parts of the Northeast for the first time in nearly two years.
Record cold settles into Texas, much of the Heartland with all-time lows forecast for Monday in Sioux City, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Austin, Texas; and Dallas
During the Republican presidential caucuses in Iowa on Monday night wind chill is forecast to plunge to minus 25 degrees
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Winter Storm Heather is taking hold in the South and causing school closures, travel warnings, airport ground stops and flight delays across the country.
The next act of Winter Storm Heather will bring significant snowfall to parts of the Northeast for the first time in nearly two years.
Delays are growing at several other airports while deicing operations are underway. At Reagan National Airport near Washington D.C., delays are up to nearly 90 minutes due to snow and ice mitigation.
Winter Storm Heather is expected to bring gale force winds in addition to dropping drought-breaking snowfall, which could spell disaster for those right on the East coast.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'ice and snow' but does not mention that it was caused by a winter storm named Heather. This could be seen as misleading because readers may assume that these are natural occurrences rather than being related to a specific weather event.
The article mentions 'deadly Winter Storm Heather' in the second sentence but does not mention it again until the last paragraph, which is 15 sentences later. This could be seen as deceptive because readers may assume that this storm was only responsible for a small portion of the ice and snow mentioned earlier in the article.
The article mentions 'frigid temperatures' several times but does not mention how these were caused by Winter Storm Heather. This could be seen as misleading because readers may assume that these are natural occurrences rather than being related to a specific weather event.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued ground stops at several airports and delays are growing at others while deicing operations are underway. However, this statement is not supported with any evidence or sources.
The FAA has issued new ground stops at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Nashville Airport in Tennessee, and George Bush Airport in Houston, Texas.
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those affected by the storm such as 'deadly' and 'dangerous'. They also use sensationalist language like 'blast of arctic cold weather', which is not an accurate representation of what is happening. Additionally, they quote a meteorologist who says that freezing rain can be deceptive and hard to spot, implying that those affected by it are somehow at fault for their injuries or accidents.
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The Weather Channel has conflicts of interest on the topics of winter storms and arctic cold weather as they are owned by a company that sells products related to these topics.
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The Weather Channel has a conflict of interest on the topics of Winter Storm Heather and ice and snow in the South as they are reporting live updates from these areas. The author does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships that may compromise their ability to act objectively and impartially.
The article reports live updates from LaGuardia Airport, which is located in New York City.
