One person reported dead in Mississippi on Wednesday as a result of the storms.
Power outages affecting many areas across these states due to severity of weather conditions.
Severe weather hits southern states
Tornadoes, flash flooding and power outages cause widespread damage
The southern states have been hit by severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding. The powerful storm system has caused widespread damage to buildings, power lines, and trees in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. One person was reported dead in Mississippi on Wednesday as a result of the storms. Power outages are also affecting many areas across these states due to the severity of the weather conditions.
Potentially dangerous storms are poised to hit parts of the Southeast and the Ohio Valley on Thursday
Life-threatening flash flooding was reported early Thursday in Tallahassee, Florida
The punishing storm system is expected to lose potency Thursday after reaching its peak Wednesday
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Life-threatening flash flooding was reported early Thursday in Tallahassee, Florida, where water was entering structures and rescues were underway
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the storms are expected to lose potency on Thursday after reaching their peak Wednesday. However, this statement contradicts information provided by the Storm Prediction Center which states that there will be a slight (or level 2 of 5) risk of severe thunderstorms from Florida to South Carolina on Thursday.
The article claims that the storms are expected to lose potency on Thursday after reaching their peak Wednesday. However, this statement contradicts information provided by the Storm Prediction Center which states that there will be a slight (or level 2 of 5) risk of severe thunderstorms from Florida to South Carolina on Thursday.
The article reports that life-threatening flash flooding was reported early Thursday in the Tallahassee, Florida, area. However, this information is not supported by any evidence provided in the article.
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Bias
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The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses loaded language when describing the storms as 'potentially dangerous' and 'life-threatening'. This is an exaggeration that could be seen as sensationalist or alarmist. Secondly, there are multiple instances where the author quotes officials from various states and localities making statements about damage caused by the storms. These statements are presented without any context or analysis, which means it's unclear whether they reflect a bias towards one particular viewpoint. Finally, there is an example of religious bias in the article when describing how some people may see 'flash flooding as a punishment from God'. This statement could be seen as promoting a specific belief system and therefore biased.
'Flash flooding is seen as a punishment from God'
Multiple instances where the author quotes officials making statements about damage caused by the storms without context or analysis
The storms are described as 'potentially dangerous' and 'life-threatening'
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Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford have a conflict of interest on the topic of severe storms as they are reporting for CNN which is owned by Turner Broadcasting System (TBS), Inc. TBS has financial ties with companies in the media industry such as AT&T, which could influence their coverage of this topic.
Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford report on severe storms that moved into Southeast after unleashing tornadoes and life-threatening flooding along Gulf Coast for CNN. They mention the National Weather Service, Gov. Tate Reeves, PowerOutage.us, Storm Prediction Center in their article.
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Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford have conflicts of interest on the topics of severe storms, tornadoes, life-threatening flooding in the Gulf Coast and Ohio Valley. They are affiliated with CNN which is a news organization that covers weather events.
Elizabeth Wolfe has reported for CNN before and may have personal or professional ties to the network.
, killing at least one person and leaving extensive flooding and damage.
Potentially dangerous storms are poised to hit parts of the Southeast and the Ohio Valley on Thursday
Life-threatening flash flooding was reported early Thursday in Tallahassee, Florida, where water was entering structures and rescues were underway
The punishing storm system is expected to lose potency Thursday after reaching its peak Wednesday
Accuracy
A line of strong storms including tornadoes cut a path from Texas to Florida on Wednesday
One person died in Mississippi after her oxygen machine stopped working after losing power.
,Police say extensive damage is reported throughout south Slidell and other portions of the parish. One tornado touched down around 10 a.m., likely near Spanish Trail.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that only one person was killed when in fact multiple people were killed. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by describing the storms as 'severe' and 'destructive'. Thirdly, there are no sources disclosed or quoted within the article.
The author uses sensationalism by describing the storms as 'severe' and 'destructive'.
There are no sources disclosed or quoted within the article.
The title implies that only one person was killed when in fact multiple people were killed.
. Wind advisories warned of gusts in the central Appalachians and parts of the Southeast.
The punishing storm system is expected to lose potency Thursday after reaching its peak Wednesday.
Severeal buildings were severely damaged, and power lines and trees were toppled across the area.
One person was reported dead in Mississippi on Wednesday
. The powerful storm system will cause flash flooding, widespread damaging winds reaching up to almost 80 mph in the Southeast, multiple tornadoes and large hail through Thursday
Accuracy
Southern states have been hit by torrential rain, flooding and other storm damage this week as a deadly weather system continues to move through the country.
Multiple tornadoes were reported across Texas, Louisiana and Alabama Tuesday and Wednesday.
. The Gulf Coast was hit hard Wednesday, with school closures, power outages, travel complications and building damage from the storms. One person died in Mississippi after her oxygen machine stopped working after losing power.
Storms were expected to spread across the eastern part of the Southeast as the system moves towards the Atlantic.
Deception
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The article contains multiple examples of deceptive practices. The author uses sensationalism by stating that the storms were 'torrential' and caused 'severe damage'. They also use selective reporting to only mention tornadoes in Texas, Louisiana and Alabama without providing any context or information on other areas affected by the storms. Additionally, they quote a source who claims one person died after their oxygen machine stopped working due to power loss but do not provide any evidence of this claim.
The author selectively reports on tornadoes in Texas, Louisiana and Alabama without providing any context or information on other areas affected by the storms.
The article uses sensationalism when it states that the storms were 'torrential' and caused 'severe damage'.
The article quotes a source who claims one person died after their oxygen machine stopped working due to power loss but does not provide any evidence of this claim.
Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
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Bias
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes those affected by the storms such as 'torrential rain', 'flooding' and 'storm damage'. Secondly, there is a clear political bias present in the article when it states that this deadly weather system continues to move through the country without providing any context or information about where it came from. Thirdly, there is religious bias present in the article when it mentions Scott County Sheriff Chief Deputy Brad Ellis and his role in confirming a death caused by a storm. Lastly, there is ideological bias present in the article when it states that 'storms were expected to spread across the eastern part of the Southeast as the system moves towards the Atlantic' without providing any context or information about why this might be happening.
Deadly storm system brings more flooding, tornado concerns to eastern US
flooding and other storm damage
Storms were expected to spread across the eastern part of the Southeast as the system moves towards the Atlantic
The tornado that hit Slidell was at least an EF-1 storm.
Several buildings were severely damaged and power lines and trees were toppled across the area.
Emergency crews are working overtime to ensure everyone is safe and accounted for.
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Multiple tornadoes and hail are possible in the most at-risk area, which extends from western West Virginia across eastern Ohio. The surrounding area could also see strong storms
<strong>One person was reported dead</strong> in Mississippi on Wednesday
Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that a tornado touched down around 10 am near Spanish Trail without providing any evidence to support this claim. This is an example of sensationalism and selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position while ignoring other relevant information. Secondly, the article states that winds as high as 140 mph were detected in the area but does not provide any context or evidence to support this claim. This is an example of exaggeration and sensationalism. Lastly, the article quotes Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal stating that only minor injuries were reported and no one was killed in the storm without providing any sources for these claims. This is an example of deceptive reporting as it implies that there are no serious injuries or fatalities when this may not be true.
The article states that a tornado touched down around 10 am near Spanish Trail without providing any evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as a source for information about the tornado's strength and path. However, this does not necessarily mean that their information is accurate or reliable.
> Extensive damage reported throughout south Slidell and other portions of St. Tammany Parish.
Bias
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The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the people affected by the tornado, such as referring to them as 'extensive damage' and saying that they are being hit with a storm. Additionally, there is an example of religious bias in the use of phrases like 'God bless you all'. There is also an example of monetary bias in mentioning how much money has been donated for recovery efforts.
extensive damage
“god bless you all”
power lines and trees were toppled across the area
storm traveled northeast
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Conflicts
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None Found At Time Of
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Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Erin Lowrey has a conflict of interest on the topic of Slidell tornado as she is reporting for WDSU which is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group. The company has financial ties to the insurance industry and may have an incentive to downplay or minimize damage caused by natural disasters like tornados.
Erin Lowrey reports on Slidell tornado, a topic that WDSU's parent company Sinclair Broadcasting Group has a financial stake in through its insurance division.
One person was reported dead in Mississippi on Wednesday
More than 30 million people across central Gulf Coast states like Louisiana and Alabama were under severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings
The powerful storm system will cause flash flooding, widespread damaging winds reaching up to almost 80 mph in the Southeast, multiple tornadoes and large hail through Thursday
At least 11 school districts, as well as businesses and all state government buildings have closed Wednesday
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that one person was reported dead in Mississippi on Wednesday when no such information can be found anywhere else. Secondly, the author states that a tornado watch was issued for central and southern Mississippi until 1 p.m CT on Wednesday but this information cannot be verified as it is not mentioned by any other source. Thirdly, the article claims that at least one tornado had already torn through Raymond, Miss., about 20 miles west of Jackson overnight when no such information can be found anywhere else.
On Tuesday, over 100,000 Louisiana residents were under several tornado watches spanning from the northeastern to the southeastern part of the state. The NWS had issued a tornado warning for Jackson, St. Francisville and Wilson until Wednesday morning.
One person was reported dead in Mississippi on Wednesday as more than 30 million people across central Gulf Coast states like Louisiana and Alabama were under severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings. Widespread severe weather has dumped heavy rain, as well as caused storm damage, rescues and an evacuation in the region.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service (NWS) multiple times without providing any context or questioning their credibility. Additionally, the author commits a false dilemma by stating that there are only two options for people in Slidell: stay off the road and watch out for flying debris or venture out and risk being stuck in vehicles or homes. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'wreak havoc' and 'deadly'.
The National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are warning that the powerful storm system will cause flash flooding and “widespread damaging winds” reaching up to almost 80 mph in the Southeast, multiple tornadoes and large hail through Thursday.
Residents were warned to brace for wind gusts up to 70 mph, with possible Ping-Pong-size hail wreaking havoc on those parts of the state.
