California Faces Flood Threat as Atmospheric River Drenches State with Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow

Los Angeles, California United States of America
California is facing a flood threat as an atmospheric river takes aim at the state.
Heavy rain and mountain snow are drenching nearly the entire state, with weather alerts in effect for millions of residents.
California Faces Flood Threat as Atmospheric River Drenches State with Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow

California is facing a flood threat as an atmospheric river takes aim at the state. Heavy rain and mountain snow are drenching nearly the entire state, with weather alerts in effect for millions of residents.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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California storm brings rain, wind gusts over holiday weekend

The San Francisco Chronicle Anthony Edwards, Friday, 29 March 2024 11:00
  • Unique Points
    • California storm brings rain, wind gusts over holiday weekend
    • Rain showers are possible Friday morning, particularly at the coast.
    • Thunderstorm chances will increase Friday afternoon and continue until Saturday evening.
    • Downpours Friday and Saturday could be accompanied by small hail, erratic wind gusts and cloud-to-ground lightning. There is also a slight chance of a waterspout or brief tornado at the coast.
  • Accuracy
    • About 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast along the California coast this weekend, with up to 6 inches in the Transverse Ranges.
    • A strong low-pressure system is anticipated to nudge toward the California coast and stall about 100 miles west of San Francisco on Friday.
    • Rain showers are possible Friday morning, particularly at the coast. Rain showers will become heavier and more widespread by noon as a cold front approaches.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a lot of sensationalist language and exaggeration. For example, the headline says 'storm brings rain, wind gusts over holiday weekend', which is not entirely accurate as it only mentions one day of the weekend. The author also uses phrases like 'strong low-pressure system' and 'thunderstorm chances will increase Friday afternoon' to create a sense of urgency and danger, even though these are just weather forecasts. Additionally, the article includes several examples of biased language such as referring to rain as a bigger concern than wind with Friday's storm.
    • rain and wind will be a bigger concern with Friday’s storm.
      • strong low-pressure system
        • thunderstorm chances will increase Friday afternoon
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        76%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Storm to hit SoCal over weekend. Here's when to expect rain, snow

        ABC7 News (KABC-TV / ABC7 Los Angeles) Thursday, 28 March 2024 22:35
        • Unique Points
          • , bringing the potential of heavy rainfall. Latest updates: See the forecast here
          • The storm will move into the Los Angeles area. The storm will stay overnight; and then come Saturday morning, the region will be waking up to heavy rain.
          • Moderate to heavy rain is expected toward
          • , Snow will hit mountain communities.
          • . On Sunday, there will be breaks in the storm in the morning. Then in the afternoon, more rain will move into the area and stay steady.
        • Accuracy
          • The storm will move into the Los Angeles area.
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a storm produced by an atmospheric river will hit Southern California over Easter weekend and bring heavy rainfall. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence or data provided in the article. Secondly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'potential of heavy rainfall' to create fear and anxiety among readers without providing any context about what constitutes 'heavy'. Thirdly, the author quotes sources that are not disclosed in the article, making it difficult for readers to verify their credibility. Lastly, the author uses selective reporting by focusing on certain areas of Southern California while ignoring others.
          • The author uses selective reporting by focusing on certain areas of Southern California while ignoring others.
          • The author quotes sources that are not disclosed in the article, making it difficult for readers to verify their credibility.
          • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'potential of heavy rainfall' to create fear and anxiety among readers without providing any context about what constitutes 'heavy'.
          • The statement 'a storm produced by an atmospheric river will hit Southern California over Easter weekend and bring heavy rainfall' is not supported by any scientific evidence or data provided in the article.
        • Fallacies (75%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the storm will move into Southern California and then provides a forecast for different parts of the region without providing any evidence or sources for their accuracy.
          • > By Friday evening, the storm will move into the Los Angeles area. <br> Moderate to heavy rain is expected toward the foothills. Snow will hit mountain communities.
        • Bias (70%)
          The article is biased towards the potential of heavy rainfall and snow in Southern California. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable such as 'moderate to heavy rain' and '1-2 inches of rain'. They also use examples like thunderstorms, mudslides, debris flows, flooding and flash flooding which are all negative outcomes associated with the storm. The author does not provide any counterbalancing information or perspectives.
          • 1-2 inches of rain
            • debris flows
              • flooding and flash flooding
                • Moderate to heavy rain
                  • mudslides
                    • thunderstorms
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    82%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    Flood watches, snow warnings: Easter weekend storm proving strong, wet, windy

                    Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Grace Toohey Friday, 29 March 2024 19:51
                    • Unique Points
                      • The Easter weekend storm expected to move into Southern California late Friday could bring a string of hazards to the region
                      • Rain totals for the storm are expected to range between 1 and 3 inches across most of Southern California's urban areas
                      • Mammoth Mountain this week surpassed a season total of 300 inches at its main lodge, with several inches of fresh snow falling Thursday and into Friday and much more on the way
                      • The Los Angeles County mountains could get up to 30 inches at the highest elevations
                    • Accuracy
                      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                    • Deception (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Fallacies (75%)
                      The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as a source of information. This is not inherently problematic, but it does raise questions about the reliability and objectivity of the information presented in the article. Additionally, there are examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article, such as
                      • The focus of the rain will be after midnight … going through 6 or 8 o'clock in the morning.
                      • Depending on the strength of those thunderstorms, officials are warning of possible flash flooding, with rain rates up to three-quarters an inch per hour possible, as well as small hail and even a brief tornado.
                    • Bias (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    94%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    California faces Easter weekend flood threat as atmospheric river takes aim at Golden State

                    Fox Weather Analysis Powered by Fox News Network LLC Scott Sistek Friday, 29 March 2024 19:55
                    • Unique Points
                      • California is facing a flood threat as an atmospheric river takes aim at the state
                      • Heavy rain and mountain snow are drenching nearly the entire state, with weather alerts in effect for millions of residents
                      • The bulk of moisture on the southern side (of the storm) is getting sucked right in, thrown into Southern California
                    • Accuracy
                      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                    • Deception (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Fallacies (75%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Bias (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    81%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    Heavy Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds Impact California, Southwest

                    The Weather Channel The Weather Friday, 29 March 2024 19:56
                    • Unique Points
                      • A potent California storm will bring heavy rain, mountain snow, wind over Easter weekend.
                      • Flash flooding, rockslides and mudslides are possible in some areas.
                      • Heavy snow is expected in the Sierra and Southern California high country.
                    • Accuracy
                      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                    • Deception (50%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that heavy rain and mountain snow will blanket California during Easter weekend when it only mentions 'heavy' rain and 'moderate' snow. Secondly, the article states that flash flooding is possible but does not mention mudslides or debris flows which are also mentioned in other parts of the article as potential impacts. Thirdly, while the author claims that this storm will be a moderate one with locally higher amounts of rain and snow possible in certain areas, it fails to disclose any sources for these statements.
                      • The article states 'heavy' rain but does not mention heavy mountain snow which is also mentioned as a potential impact. Example:
                    • Fallacies (70%)
                      The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as a source of information. This is not necessarily a fallacy, but it can be seen as biased since the NWS has its own agenda and may not always provide unbiased information. Additionally, there are some instances where inflammatory rhetoric is used to describe potential impacts such as flash flooding and mudslides being more localized than past atmospheric river events this season. This can be seen as an attempt to create fear or alarm in the reader without providing any evidence for these claims.
                      • The article cites the National Weather Service as a source of information, which could be seen as biased since they have their own agenda and may not always provide unbiased information.
                      • Inflammatory rhetoric is used to describe potential impacts such as flash flooding and mudslides being more localized than past atmospheric river events this season.
                      • The article uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as a source of information.
                    • Bias (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication