A winter storm warning has been issued for much of Massachusetts ahead of a nor'easter that could bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the state. The National Weather Service has also issued a winter storm watch for all communities in Suffolk, Worcester, Norfolk and Essex counties.
A winter storm warning has been issued for much of Massachusetts ahead of a nor'easter that could bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the state. The National Weather Service has also issued a winter storm watch for all communities in Suffolk, Worcester, Norfolk and Essex counties.
Up to 10 inches of snow possible in parts of New Hampshire from upcoming winter storm
Snow is expected to break out after midnight and through the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday, with heaviest snow falling during morning and midday hours
Travel and school disruptions are expected in parts of New Hampshire especially Tuesday morning. The snow that falls will be heavy and wet in many communities.
Along the coast tides have been running astronomically high. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible during Tuesday's high tide, right around 2:00 p.m.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that 'the potential exists for several inches of snow in parts of the state'. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence or peer-reviewed studies. Secondly, the article uses sensationalism and emotional manipulation to create a sense of urgency around impending travel disruptions and school closures. This is done through phrases such as 'travel and school disruptions are expected in parts of New Hampshire' and 'power outages are not expected to be an issue'. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning the heaviest snowfall areas while ignoring other regions that may also experience significant snowfall. Lastly, there is no clear distinction between author opinions and quoted sources which could lead readers to believe that these statements are based on scientific evidence when they are not.
The potential exists for several inches of snow in parts of the state
travel and school disruptions are expected in parts of New Hampshire
power outages are not expected to be an issue
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The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as a source of information. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does suggest that the author may be relying too heavily on external sources rather than their own expertise or analysis. Additionally, there are several instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric to emphasize certain points and create urgency around the upcoming storm. For example, they describe snow as
The heaviest snow will fall during the morning and midday hours.
Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible during Tuesday's high tide.
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The article is biased towards the potential for heavy snowfall in parts of New Hampshire. The author uses language that depicts the upcoming storm as a threat and emphasizes its impact on travel and school disruptions. Additionally, the author provides specific amounts of snowfall for certain regions without providing any context or explanation for these numbers.
The potential exists for several inches of snow in parts of the state.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter storms in New Hampshire as they are reporting for WMUR which is owned by Raycom Media. The company also owns several radio stations and television channels that provide weather updates.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of Massachusetts ahead of a nor’easter that could bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the state.
In addition, the NWS has issued a winter storm watch for all communities in Suffolk, Worcester, Norfolk and Essex counties.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the winter storm warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m Wednesday for all communities in Suffolk, Worcester, Norfolk and Essex counties but fails to mention Hampden county which is also included in the warning area.
The winter storm warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m Wednesday for all communities in Suffolk, Worcester, Norfolk and Essex counties but fails to mention Hampden county which is also included in the warning area.
In addition, the NWS has issued a winter storm watch for all of Plymouth and Bristol counties,
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The article is biased towards the impending storm and its potential impact on Massachusetts. The author uses sensational language such as 'up to a foot of snow' and 'heavy, wet snow' to create fear in readers. Additionally, the author quotes StormTeam 5 meteorologist David Williams multiple times without providing any context or alternative viewpoints.
The precipitation will transition to heavy, wet snow during the overnight hours northwest to southeast so that by sunrise Tuesday, most people in the state will be waking up to snow.
The storm approaches near midnight Tuesday and could start off as rain, especially toward the Massachusetts coast.
We are looking at slick roadways, slushy roadways. If you don't have to be on the roads, do not [drive],
Wind gusts upwards or 45 mph or greater are expected during the storm, especially for Cape Cod and the islands.
The snowstorm and winds stand to make the morning commute dangerous
It is unclear how much snow southern Massachusetts and the Cape and Islands will get
Along the coast tides have been running astronomically high. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible during Tuesday's high tide
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The snowfall and winds stand to make the morning commute dangerous
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that a foot of snow will be dumped on Greater Boston when it's not clear if this is accurate. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that 'days after hitting near-record temperatures', which could imply that they are directly related to each other when there may not be any correlation. Thirdly, the article states that driving will be dangerous and cause power outages without providing any evidence or quotes from experts on this matter.
The title implies a foot of snow will be dumped on Greater Boston but it's unclear if this is accurate.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the National Weather Service as a source for information about the snowstorm. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the potential danger of the storm.
> Why it matters: The snowfall and winds stand to make the morning commute dangerous and cause power outages, per <cite>the National Weather Service</cite>.
Driving the news: The storm will roll through late Monday and Tuesday, dumping anywhere from 6 inches to more than a foot of snow in Boston and north of the city, NWS says.
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Steph Solis has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter storm warnings and coastal flood watches in Boston as she is an employee of National Weather Service (NWS) which issues these warnings.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter storm warnings and coastal flood watches as they are reporting for the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boston.
Up to a foot of snow is forecast in parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York
An intense rainstorm poses the risk of coastal flooding along New Jersey and Long Island.
The brunt of the nor'easter will appear Monday evening and stretch into Tuesday morning.
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A winter storm is expected to barrel through the Northeast leading up to Valentine's Day. Up to a foot of snow is forecast in parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, according to the National Weather Service.
The brunt of the nor'easter will appear Monday evening and stretch into Tuesday morning. By then, it is expected to reach the New England region.
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, it states that a nor'easter is coming for the Northeast when in fact it only mentions snow and rain with gusty winds. Secondly, the article implies that up to a foot of snow will fall across Pennsylvania and New York but does not specify which areas will receive this amount of precipitation. Thirdly, while coastal flooding is mentioned as a potential risk along New Jersey and Long Island, it is not clear if this flooding has already occurred or if it is still expected to happen. Lastly, the article mentions that parts of northern Connecticut and Rhode Island are forecast for intense snow but does not provide any specific details on how much snow will fall in these areas.
The article states that a nor'easter is coming for the Northeast when in fact it only mentions snow, rain and gusty winds. This statement is misleading because it implies that a more severe storm is expected than what was actually forecasted.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service (NWS) multiple times throughout the article without providing any context or questioning their credibility. Additionally, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric used in describing potential coastal flooding and its impact on communities.
The NWS said to prepare for partial or full road closures.
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The article is biased towards the negative impact of the storm on coastal flooding and disruption to travel. The author uses language that depicts the situation as extreme or unreasonable such as 'a winter storm poses a risk of coastal flooding along New Jersey and Long Island' and ' Gusty winds will disrupt travel in New England'. Additionally, there is an emphasis on the negative impact of the storm on specific areas like Atlantic City to Perth Amboy in New Jersey. The author also uses language that dehumanizes those affected by the storm such as 'parking lots, parks and buildings with basements near the waterfront are especially vulnerable'.
a winter storm poses a risk of coastal flooding along New Jersey and Long Island
Gusty winds will disrupt travel in New England
parking lots, parks and buildings with basements near the waterfront are especially vulnerable
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A snowstorm is expected to hit Monday night and Tuesday with moderate to heavy snow in some areas of NW and NE Connecticut, while other parts of the state are looking at a moderate to heavy snowfall. The rest of the week's weather forecast includes partly cloudy skies on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday with high temperatures ranging from low 30s to near 40 degrees.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that a snowstorm could deliver 'some moderate to heavy snow'. This statement is not supported by any scientific evidence and should be qualified with more information about the potential severity of the storm. Secondly, selective reporting is used when discussing where totals will be highest in terms of accumulation. The article only mentions two regions (NW and NE Connecticut) without providing a comprehensive breakdown across all areas affected by the snowstorm. This creates an impression that these are the only places to experience significant snowfall, which may not be accurate. Lastly, there is no disclosure or citation of sources used in making any claims about the storm's track or potential accumulation.
Selective reporting: The article only mentions two regions (NW and NE Connecticut) without providing a comprehensive breakdown across all areas affected by the snowstorm.
The statement 'a snowstorm could deliver some moderate to heavy snow' is sensationalist and lacks scientific evidence.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the latest guidance is coming together on a snowstorm that will be quick-moving. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or sources for their claim.
> As in most cases, less at the shore where temps will be a bit warmer and mixing likely occurs starting out (2-5<br>3) with big totals possible in the higher elevations of NW and NE Connecticut (8-12<br>3).
The rest of the state looks like a moderate to heavy snowfall (5-10<br>3).
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The article contains a mix of ideological and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'watching the likelihood of a snowstorm Monday night late into Tuesday...one that could deliver some moderate to heavy snow!'. This is an example of using language to create fear in readers, which can be seen as biased.
Watching the likelihood of a snowstorm Monday night late into Tuesday...one that could deliver some moderate to heavy snow!
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Steve Teeling has a conflict of interest on the topic of snowstorms in NW and NE Connecticut as he is an employee of WTNH.com which covers weather conditions in the area.
