National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma is forecasting maximum wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph for parts of western Oklahoma on Monday. Some severe storms could extend as far north as South Dakota.
Severe Weather Outbreak for Plains States
Tornadoes, hail and damaging thundestorm winds are all threats in these areas.
Severe Weather Outbreak for Plains States
By Jonathan Erdmanless than an hour ago
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A dangerous severe weather setup is shaping up in the week ahead. It could begin Monday in the central and southern Plains, and spread to the Mississippi Valley Tuesday. Tornadoes, hail and damaging thundestorm winds are all threats in these areas.
the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma is forecasting maximum wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph for parts of western Oklahoma on Monday. Some severe storms could extend as far north as South Dakota. Hail is the most likely hazard, but damaging winds and some tornadoes are also possible.
When/Where Is The Threat
Monday
the threat will be in the central and southern Plains including Oklahoma City, Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis.
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'roughly 40 million people from Ohio to Connecticut are under threat of severe storms' and 'damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible mainly in the evening and overnight Monday'. This is an exaggeration of the severity of the situation. Secondly, when discussing flooding on Sunday in Pennsylvania, it states that Pittsburgh is already sitting at its third-wettest April on record with 7.50 inches. However, this information is not relevant to understanding the severe weather threat and serves as a distraction from what's important for readers to know about the storms coming their way.
The article exaggerates the severity of the situation by stating that 'roughly 40 million people from Ohio to Connecticut are under threat of severe storms'.
The author uses sensationalist language such as 'damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible mainly in the evening and overnight Monday'.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service's warning of severe storms in various regions. However, this does not necessarily mean that their warnings are accurate or reliable. Additionally, the author makes a false dichotomy between daytime and nighttime tornadoes being more deadly when research shows that both types have similar fatality rates. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that nocturnal tornadoes are difficult to spot in the darkness and those sleeping may not be aware of danger, which is a fear-mongering tactic.
The author cites the National Weather Service's warning of severe storms in various regions as an appeal to authority. However, this does not necessarily mean that their warnings are accurate or reliable.
Bias
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists and portrays them as celebrating the reference to a racist conspiracy theory. This is an example of religious bias.
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hail and damaging thundestorm winds are all threats in these areas.
Some severe storms could extend as far north as South Dakota. Hail is the most likely hazard, but damaging winds and some tornadoes are also possible.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing NOAA's Storm Prediction Center as a source for information about the severe weather threat. This is not a logical fallacy in itself, but it does raise questions about the reliability of this particular source and whether or not other sources should be consulted before making any conclusions. Additionally, there are several instances where dichotomous depictions are used to describe the severity of the storms (e.g.,
The area in the darker contours is most likely to see severe thunderstorms develop Monday afternoon and evening,
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The article is biased towards the idea of a severe weather outbreak in the Plains and Midwest. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who support extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
> Severe WeatherSevere Weather, Including Tornadoes, Is Likely In the Plains, Midwest Beginning Monday By Jonathan Erdmanless than an hour ago Play A dangerous severe weather setup is shaping up in the week ahead. It could begin Monday in the central and southern Plains, and spread to the Mississippi Valley Tuesday.
Tornadoes, hail and damaging thundestorm winds are all threats in these areas.
Severe thunderstorms will fire off early this week across the Plains and Midwest
Powerful storms are moving into America's Heartland bringing a severe weather threat to these cities.
The National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma is forecasting maximum wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph for parts of western Oklahoma on Monday.
Accuracy
The article discusses the severe weather threat in major cities across the Plains and Midwest including Oklahoma City, Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis.
Severe thunderstorms will fire off early this week across the Plains and Midwest, bringing the potential for baseball-sized hail, damaging wind gusts, tornadoes and heavy downpours across America's heartland.
April is typically the second-most-active month for severe weather and this year is no exception. The month has already featured its share of damaging storms.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has posted a Level 3 out of 5 risk of severe weather across western Oklahoma, northwestern Texas, central and eastern Nebraska and north-central Kansas on Monday.
More than 1.6 million people in cities such as Lincoln in Nebraska, Lawton in Oklahoma and Salina and Manhattan in Kansas face the greatest risk of severe thunderstorms on Monday.
Severe weather outlook for Monday includes baseball to softball-sized hail possible on western Oklahoma, including communities of Lawton, Enid, El Reno and Woodward. Very large hail appears likely across parts of central and eastern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas.
Severe thunderstorms will return with another Level 3 out of 5 risk on Tuesday but this time farther north for areas including southern Iowa and northern Missouri. The greatest threat area covers Des Moines and Ames in Iowa, as well as Columbia in Missouri and Quincy in Illinois.
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Bias
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The article is biased towards the threat of severe weather in major cities across the Plains and Midwest. The author uses language that depicts these areas as being at risk for damaging hail, winds gusts, tornadoes and heavy downpours. This creates a sense of urgency and fear among readers without providing any context or perspective on the severity of this threat.
Heavy rain could lead to flooding in some areas
Severe thunderstorms will fire off early this week across the Plains and Midwest, bringing the potential for baseball-sized hail, damaging wind gusts, tornadoes and heavy downpours across America's heartland.
The FOX Forecast Center expects storms will begin firing off on Monday afternoon and evening.
The greatest threat area covers Des Moines and Ames in Iowa, as well as Columbia in Missouri and Quincy in Illinois.
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Emilee Speck has a conflict of interest on the topics severe weather, hail, damaging winds and tornadoes as she is reporting for FOX Forecast Center which is owned by Fox News Media. This could compromise her ability to report objectively and impartially.
Emilee Speck reports for FOX Forecast Center which is owned by Fox News Media.
AccuWeather meteorologists warn of significant tornado risk
Rounds of intense thunderstorms, some packing strong tornadoes, will pose a significant risk to lives and property across portions of the northern and central Plains through Monday night and into Tuesday.
Over 20 reports of severe hail and damaging winds were received by the Storm Prediction Center on Saturday. Winds gusted to 75-mph near Gillette, Wyoming, and Buffalo, South Dakota.
Stormy skies made an appearance yet again Sunday evening and overnight, with storms rattling portions of the central and northern Plains. Storms produced strong and locally damaging winds in far western Nebraska before unleashing hail larger than softballs near Taylor, Nebraska approximately 90 miles northeast of North Platte.
Early Monday morning those intense storms advanced into South Dakota and Minnesota with a threat of damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. Flooding also continued to be a concern as rainfall from such intense storms can fall faster than the ground can soak it in leading to flash flooding.
Many areas have been slammed by severe weather that featured destructive winds recently. Earlier in the month, a derecho blasted the northern Plains with 100-mph winds leaving two people dead.
The severe weather threat will continue through Monday night. AccuWeather forecasters expect the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota to fall within the highest threat area.
A tornado was seen on the ground in Pipestone, Minnesota while a report of tornado damage was reported around the same time in Forada, Minnesota. The damage in Forada included a destroyed local home as well as deployment of search and rescue teams.
Over 20,000 customers remain without power in several areas surrounding Minneapolis due to high wind gusts on Monday evening
Monday's high wind gusts took place in Appleton, Minnesota (90 mph), Big Stone City, South Dakota (75 mph), Brandon, South Dakota (70 mph) and Tyndall, South Dakota (70 mph). However a more isolated severe threat may expand southward into Kansas and Missouri or eastward toward the Mississippi River.
Sioux Falls will once again be threatened by severe weather after intense storms rolled through overnight. Other cities such as Omaha, Nebraska, Aberdeen, South Dakota and Fargo North Dakota will also be within the threat area.
All facets of severe weather including tornadoes are possible into Monday night but the risk for tornadoes will be higher on Tuesday and a few strong long track tornadoes may occur. People in the threat area should monitor latest watches and warnings in case of intense damaging storms.
The risk of violent storms and tornadoes will continue well after dark in some cases. Farther north near cities such as Minneapolis Duluth Minnesota, storms may form into a more solid line increasing the threat of damaging wind gusts.
Farther south heavy rainfall may be needed to alleviate drought conditions in central Plains region
The severe threat on Tuesday will shift south and east likely impacting an area stretching from Texas High Plains to eastern Wisconsin. The southern half of this area may see the highest concentration of severe storms.
High winds will be possible from these storms along with hail. Much like previous days, the most intense storms may contain hail greater than two inches in diameter which can crack windows and windshields dent vehicles damage roof
Isolated tornadoes are also possible but threat for strong long track tornadoes will be lower than on Monday.
Residents in cities such as Amarillo Texas, Kansas City Missouri Milwaukee Wisconsin should stay aware of the possible hazardous weather on Tuesday. In addition to severe thunderstorms flooding is a hazard across portions of central Plains region as multiple rounds of rain and storms impact same locations.
Rainfall totals can quickly rise over span several hours in process known training which poses risk for flash flooding. Highest risk of flooding likely on Tuesday but additional storms expected to fire Wednesday may cause problems as they continue erupt part area hit Tuesday with large volume water already rivers streams ground already saturated.
Threat of severe weather will shift farther east over Ohio Valley Great Lakes later Wednesday and part Northeast Thursday where it will help snap building heat wave with cooler less humid air that follows.
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Deception
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Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing AccuWeather meteorologists as a source of information. This is not a logical fallacy in itself, but it does raise the question of whether or not the meteorologists are qualified and unbiased. Additionally, there are examples throughout the article where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric to emphasize the severity of the storms and their potential impact on lives and property. This is a form of emotional appeal that can be misleading if taken out of context. Finally, there are several instances where dichotomous depictions are used to describe the weather conditions, such as
The severe weather threat will continue through Monday night.
Early Monday evening, a tornado was seen on the ground in Pipestone, Minnesota,
Bias
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The article is biased towards the threat of tornadoes and severe weather. The author uses sensationalist language such as 'rounds of intense thunderstorms' and 'strong locally damaging winds'. They also use examples that emphasize the danger posed by these storms, such as a report of tornado damage in Forada, Minnesota. Additionally, the article mentions several cities that are within the threat area for severe weather without providing any context or information about their specific vulnerability to this type of event.
rounds of intense thunderstorms
strong locally damaging winds
tornado damage in Forada, Minnesota
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author has a financial tie with Xcel Energy as they own stock in the company.
According to Yahoo News, AccuWeather forecasters warn of significant tornado risk on Friday night and into Saturday morning.
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Andrew Johnson-Levine has a conflict of interest on the topics of tornado risk and severe weather as he is an employee of Xcel Energy which provides energy services in areas that are prone to these types of storms. He also reports for AccuWeather which sells weather forecasting services.
According to Johnson-Levine, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin on Saturday night.
