Memorial Day Weekend: At Least 23 Lives Lost in Central and Southern US Storms

Valley View, Texas, Cooke County, Texas United States of America
At least 23 people lost their lives due to severe storms over Memorial Day weekend.
Five people died in Kentucky.
Power outages were reported in various areas.
Seven people were killed in Valley View (Cooke County), Texas.
Tornadoes, thunderstorms, and power outages caused destruction in multiple states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland.
Memorial Day Weekend: At Least 23 Lives Lost in Central and Southern US Storms

Over Memorial Day weekend, at least 23 people lost their lives due to severe storms that swept through the central and southern United States. The destructive weather caused tornadoes, thunderstorms, and power outages in various states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland,

In Cooke County (Texas), seven people were killed when a tornado hit the small community of Valley View on May 26. Three family members were found dead in one residence and two children aged 2 and 5 also lost their lives. The Chief of Police Justin Stamms described the community as mostly Latino and reeling from the damage.

Five people died in Kentucky, including a man who had a heart attack while cutting fallen trees. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in response to the devastation.

The storms caused widespread destruction, leaving trails of debris and damaged homes and businesses across multiple states. Power outages were reported in various areas as well.

Despite the harrowing week for Texans, officials remained vigilant as forecasters warned of potential tornadoes shifting to the East Coast later on Monday.

The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes in Boone County (Arkansas) and Marion County (Kentucky), among other places. The storms also disrupted events such as Bentonville's annual Bike Fest, which was canceled due to the severe weather.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Is the number of deaths an accurate count?
  • Were there any injuries reported?

Sources

91%

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Severe storms threaten millions across the East on Memorial Day following a weekend of destructive, deadly weather

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Ashley Williams, Monday, 27 May 2024 04:04
  • Unique Points
    • Nightfall may not bring relief from the heat as overnight low temperatures are expected to be above normal and could set records in dozens of locations.
    • >120 degrees near Texas' border with Mexico
  • Accuracy
    • At least 23 people have been killed by severe storms in the central and eastern US over Memorial Day weekend.
    • Five people have died in Kentucky as a result of the storms.
    • Two people were killed and over 20 others were injured in Oklahoma from the weekend storms.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority without explicitly making false statements. The author uses phrases like 'destructive thunderstorms and tornadoes', 'intense and deadly storms', and 'harsh storms pummeled parts of Kentucky' to evoke a strong emotional response from the reader. They also cite PowerOutage.us, the National Weather Service, Gov. Andy Beshear, and other authorities as sources for information on power outages, damage assessments, and state of emergencies. However, no formal fallacies or dichotomous depictions were found in the article.
    • ]CNN — Millions in the East are in the path of severe weather on Memorial Day after intense and deadly storms ravaged a large area of the central United States over the weekend.
    • Destructive thunderstorms and tornadoes were responsible for at least 23 deaths over the long weekend, including four children, in parts of Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama. The storms killed 15 in Arkansas and Texas alone. Another five people died in Kentucky.
    • Harsh storms pummeled parts of Kentucky Sunday night and inflicted damage on some communities...
  • 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

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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Dozens Take Cover In Gas Station As Tornado Hit

The Weather Channel The Weather Tuesday, 28 May 2024 11:03
  • Unique Points
    • A tornado hit Valley View, Texas on Saturday night.
    • Dozens of people took cover in a gas station during the tornado.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A tornado hit Valley View, Texas on Saturday night.[
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    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

97%

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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In a north Texas county, dazed residents sift through homes mangled by a tornado

Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Sunday, 26 May 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Seven people, including two children aged 2 and 5, were killed in a tornado in Valley View, Texas on May 26, 2024.
    • Three family members were found dead in one residence.
    • Valley View Chief of Police Justin Stamms described the community as mostly Latino and reeling from the damage.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 22 people have been killed by storms in the central and southern US over Memorial Day weekend.
    • Two people died in Texas.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    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 (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states

The Associated Press News Monday, 27 May 2024 04:08
  • Unique Points
    • At least 22 people have been killed by storms in the central and southern US over Memorial Day weekend.
    • Five people died in Kentucky, including a man who had a heart attack while cutting fallen trees.
  • Accuracy
    • ,At least 19 people have died in the central US due to tornadoes and storms.
    • Seven people died in Cooke County, Texas from a tornado that tore through a mobile home park.
    • Eight people were killed across Arkansas.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    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 (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

At least 19 dead as tornadoes and storms batter central U.S.

NBC News Digital Tuesday, 28 May 2024 11:05
  • Unique Points
    • Bentonville's annual Bike Fest was canceled due to the severe weather.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 19 people have died in the central US due to tornadoes and storms.
    • At least 23 people have been killed by severe storms in the central and eastern US over Memorial Day weekend.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    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 (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication