California is bracing for two atmospheric river storms, also known as a Pineapple Express.
The first storm reached the California coast last night and is expected to bring widespread rainfall and gusty winds to Northern California today before tapering off a bit and moving into Southern California tomorrow.
California is bracing for two atmospheric river storms, also known as a Pineapple Express. The first storm reached the California coast last night and is expected to bring widespread rainfall and gusty winds to Northern California today before tapering off a bit and moving into Southern California tomorrow.
California residents are bracing for two atmospheric river storms
The first storm could bring 2 to 4 inches of rain in some locations and winds measuring over 30 miles per hour.
Parts of Marin, Sonoma, Napa Counties are expected to get two to four inches of rain
Flooding is expected in low-lying areas because the soil is already saturated from earlier storms
Heavy winds may knock down trees and power lines
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California residents are bracing for two atmospheric river storms, also known as a Pineapple Express, that will dump several inches of rain and upper-elevation mountain snow across the state over the coming week.
The first storm could bring 2 to 4 inches of rain in some locations and winds measuring over 30 miles per hour. An impactful storm system will bring rain and wind to the area today and tonight with minor flooding of streams and roadways expected along with potential for downed trees and power outages.
The heavier rains are probably going to be from the Monterey Bay area northward, affecting urban areas during evening commute hours. Strong southerly winds will develop through the day into night resulting in saturated soils, downed trees and power outages.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the two storms will take aim at California and unleash several inches of rain along with high winds. However, this statement is misleading as only one storm has been mentioned so far - Storm No 1 which will bring rain to Northern California on Wednesday.
The article mentions that the two Pineapple Express storms will take aim at California and unleash several inches of rain along with high winds. However, this statement is misleading as only one storm has been mentioned so far - Storm No 1 which will bring rain to Northern California on Wednesday.
The article states that the second dose of stormy weather that is expected to arrive in the state on Sunday will pose a greater risk to Southern California than Storm No 2. However, this statement is incorrect as both storms are Pineapple Express and have been mentioned in the article.
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David Knowles has a conflict of interest on the topic of Pineapple Express storms as he is an author for Yahoo News. He also has a personal relationship with Colin McCarthy and Daniel Swain who are mentioned in the article.
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David Knowles has a conflict of interest on the topics of Pineapple Express, storms, rainfall and mountain snow as he is affiliated with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He also reports on California residents which may be affected by these weather conditions. The article does not disclose any conflicts of interest.
David Knowles is a meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Los Angeles, where he has been working for more than 20 years.
The first storm reached the California coast last night and is expected to bring widespread rainfall and gusty winds to Northern California today before tapering off a bit and moving into Southern California tomorrow.
Parts of Marin, Sonoma, Napa Counties are expected to get two to four inches of rain
The North Coast is expected to get up to five inches of rain today and tomorrow
Flooding is expected in low-lying areas because the soil is already saturated from earlier storms
Heavy winds may knock down trees and power lines
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that two big storms are coming to California when it only mentions one storm and does not specify its size or intensity.
> The first storm reached the California coast last night,
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the National Weather Service as a source for information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the potential impact of the storms on California.
> Parts of Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties are expected to get two to four inches of rain, and the Santa Cruz and Santa Lucia Mountains may get six inches,
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The article is biased towards the idea that California needs rain to stave off drought. The author uses quotes from forecasters and state data to support this claim, but does not provide any counter-arguments or perspectives on the issue.
The North Coast is expected to get up to five inches of rain today and tomorrow.
> We could very well receive February's total normal precipitation within the month's first five days,”
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An atmospheric river storm is set to sweep into the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday into Thursday.
The first rains are expected to be light, reaching the North Bay late Tuesday night. It's not until early Wednesday morning that rains are likely to move south of the Golden Gate Bridge and spread across the greater Bay Area.
Wednesday is expected to be rainy and windy all day long.
It is going to be very wet, quite a bit colder than what we’ve seen the last couple days, and it's going to be pretty windy as well.
Showers will begin to ease Thursday morning, with scattered showers likely Thursday afternoon and evening, and a slight chance for thunderstorms.
Low-lying areas in the North Bay are expected to record 3 to 4 inches of rain, with higher elevations in the coastal mountains forecast to receive 4 to 6 inches.
Downtown San Francisco could see up to 3 inches of rain, with the East Bay and South Bay getting up to 1.5 to 2 inches.
Roadway flooding and shallow landslides are possible.
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The first rains are expected to be light and reach the North Bay late Tuesday night.
<br>A flood watch was issued by the weather service for 4 a.m.
. The heavier rains are probably going to be from the Monterey Bay area northward, affecting urban areas during evening commute hours.
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The article is deceptive because it does not provide a clear and accurate timeline for the storm. It uses vague terms like 'early Wednesday morning' and 'scattered showers Thursday afternoon' to describe when certain weather events will occur. This creates confusion and misinformation among readers who may rely on this article for preparation or safety purposes. Additionally, the author omits important details about the potential impacts of the storm, such as roadway flooding and shallow landslides, which could endanger lives and property.
The National Weather Service issued a graphic with a timeline for weather impacts from an atmospheric river storm set to sweep into the Bay Area on Tuesday into Thursday. The system is forecast to deliver a nasty mix of soaking rains, powerful winds and roadway flooding.
The first rains are expected to be light, reaching the North Bay late Tuesday night.
It's not until early Wednesday morning that rains are likely to move south of the Golden Gate Bridge and spread across the greater Bay Area. Wednesday is expected to be rainy and windy all day long.
Showers will begin to ease Thursday morning, with scattered showers likely Thursday afternoon and evening, and a slight chance for thunderstorms.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when quoting Dial Hoang from the National Weather Service as a source of information about the upcoming storm. Additionally, there are examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as 'nasty mix', 'quite a bit colder than what we've seen', and 'pretty windy'. The author also uses dichotomous depiction when describing low-lying areas in the North Bay as recording 3 to 4 inches of rain, while higher elevations in the coastal mountains forecast to receive 4 to 6 inches. Lastly, there is an example of a false dilemma when stating that 'showers will begin to ease' and then immediately following with 'there's just a little bit of rain Friday'.
Dial Hoang from the National Weather Service said.
`It is going to be very wet, quite a bit colder than what we’ve seen the last couple days, and it’s going to be pretty windy as well.`
`Low-lying areas in the North Bay are expected to record 3 to 4 inches of rain...`, `Higher elevations in the coastal mountains forecast to receive 4 to 6 inches.`
The article states that 'showers will begin to ease' and then immediately following with 'there’s just a little bit of rain Friday'.
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Amy Graff has a conflict of interest on the topic of San Francisco Bay Area weather as she is an author for sfgate.com which covers this area.
California residents are bracing for two atmospheric river storms, also known as a Pineapple Express, that will dump several inches of rain and upper-elevation mountain snow across the state over the coming week.
The heavier rains are probably going to be from the Monterey Bay area northward, affecting urban areas during evening commute hours. Strong southerly winds will develop through the day into night resulting in saturated soils, downed trees and power outages.
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The first storm could bring 2 to 4 inches of rain in some locations and winds measuring over 30 miles per hour. An impactful storm system will bring rain and wind to the area today and tonight with minor flooding of streams and roadways expected along with potential for downed trees and power outages.
Parts of Marin, Sonoma, Napa Counties are expected to get two to four inches of rain
The North Coast is expected to get up to five inches of rain today and tomorrow
Flooding is expected in low-lying areas because the soil is already saturated from earlier storms
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that San Francisco could see up to 4 inches of rain and potentially flooded streets as storms hit California starting Wednesday morning. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence or data provided in the article.
The San Francisco Bay Area could get up to 4 inches of rain
San Francisco warned of high winds that could fell trees, heavy rain and potentially flooded streets
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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 flood watch for San Diego and forecasted heavy rain and snow in other areas of California. However, this does not necessarily mean that the NWS is correct or reliable. Additionally, the author quotes Alex Tardy from the weather service as saying that travel could be difficult to impossible due to high winds and heavy precipitation. This statement is an example of inflammatory rhetoric as it exaggerates the potential impact of these conditions on travelers.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for San Diego
Rainfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour at times could make travel difficult to impossible in the Sierra Nevadas and up to 30 inches near the Sierra crest
Travel could be very difficult to impossible with snowfall rates of 2 or more inches per hour at times
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The article is reporting on the upcoming storms in California and their potential impact. The author uses language that suggests a sense of urgency and danger, such as 'braces for flooding' and 'feet of snow'. This could be seen as an example of sensationalism or exaggeration to grab readers' attention.
California braces for flooding
residents in the mountains could see 20 inches of snow
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The article discusses the potential for flooding and feet of snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The author is Alex Tardy who has a personal relationship with Gavin Newsom as they are both from San Francisco. Additionally, Phil Helsel reports on the National Weather Service which may have financial ties to companies that benefit from extreme weather events.
Alex Tardy mentions his hometown of San Francisco in relation to the potential flooding and feet of snow in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. He also discusses Gavin Newsom, who is a resident of San Francisco.
