Likelihood of tornadoes, flash flooding, hail up to baseball size and damaging winds will ramp up into Wednesday afternoon and evening in cities such as Austin, Waco, New Orleans among others. All modes of severe weather including thunderstorms are expected to accompany this threat.
The threat of severe weather is high as a multiday storm system develops and intensifies across the south-central United States.
The threat of severe weather is high as a multiday storm system develops and intensifies across the south-central United States. The likelihood of tornadoes, flash flooding, hail up to baseball size and damaging winds will ramp up into Wednesday afternoon and evening in cities such as Austin, Waco, New Orleans among others. All modes of severe weather including thunderstorms are expected to accompany this threat.
, around 4 to 6 inches of rain had already fallen in parts of northeast Texas, northwest Louisiana and southwest Arkansas by Monday morning.
Flash flood warnings were issued Tuesday morning due to the heavy rain that fell overnight.
The storms are forecasted to unleash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes from Tuesday through Thursday.
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Severe storms are threatening flooding, tornadoes and large hail in South and parts of Mississippi Valley today.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the storms are forecast to unleash flooding and tornadoes but fails to mention that these events have already occurred in some areas. Secondly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'severe weather' and 'dangerous thunderstorms', which is not supported by factual information provided in the article. Thirdly, the author quotes a source stating that there will be multiple rounds of severe storms throughout the day but fails to mention that this statement contradicts other sources quoted later in the article who state that these events are forecast for Tuesday through Thursday. Lastly, while it is stated that flash flooding and minor to moderate river flooding may occur, no specific areas or details about how widespread these floods will be are provided.
The article uses sensationalist language such as 'severe weather', which is not supported by factual information provided in the article.
The article states 'heavy rain' but fails to mention the amount of rain already fallen in parts of northeast Texas, northwest Louisiana and southwest Arkansas. This is an example of selective reporting as it only reports on details that support the author's position.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service and Texas Governor Greg Abbott as sources of information. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the potential damage from severe weather conditions such as flooding, tornadoes, and large hail.
The article states that 'around 4 to 6 inches of rain had already fallen in parts of northeast Texas, northwest Louisiana and southwest Arkansas' which is an example of a Dichotomous Depiction. The author presents the area as being affected by severe weather conditions only on one side (northeast Texas) while ignoring other areas that may also be experiencing similar conditions.
The article states that 'the most significant storm threat could come Wednesday and will be ongoing during the morning hours' which is an example of a False Dilemma. The author presents two options as if they are mutually exclusive when in fact there may be multiple threats on different days.
Bias
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The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists by describing their celebration as 'verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.' This is an example of religious bias. Secondly, the author describes a political candidate's views without providing any context or evidence to support them, which could be seen as ideological bias. Thirdly, the article uses language that demonizes one side and portrays it as extreme or unreasonable by describing 'white supremacists online celebrating.' This is an example of religious bias.
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon
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Severe WeatherSouth Faces Dangerous Threat Of Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Flash Flooding
`Play Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms are expected through Thursday. Tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail are all threats. Some tornadoes could be strong (EF2 or greater intensity).`
Rounds of heavy rainfall will raise the risk of flooding.
ƓSevere thunderstorms in the South could produce tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding through the middle portion of this week ahead of an intensifying low-pressure system. Strong tornadoes (EF2 or greater intensity) are possible in some areas given the potency of this setup.Ɠ
Shows current radar, watches and warnings in a map below.
ƓThis bout of stormy weather began late Monday, with large hail being the predominant impact from northern parts of Texas into western Tennessee. Ɠ
ɶAreas from central and eastern Texas into western Louisiana could see severe weather through tonight. A threat for tornadoes, some of them at least EF2 intensity, are possible in parts of southeast Texas into western Louisiana.ɶ
Hail over golf ball size and damaging thunderstorm winds are also possible.
ƓThe severe threat shifts eastward into the lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast states Wednesday. Areas shaded red in the map below have the greatest risk of severe weather. Once again, tornadoes, some strong, widespread damaging winds and large hail are all threats that could happen anytime from morning through afternoon and persist into the evening and overnight hours.Ɠ
ɶThe severe threat will arrive in parts of the East, from portions of Ohio and Kentucky to the Carolinas, Georgia and northern Florida. Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts and perhaps a few tornadoes are the main concerns.ɶ
Flash flooding will be an increasing threat in the South given multiple days of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches from northeast Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley and central Alabama. Areas from eastern Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley will see at least 3 inches of rainfall through Thursday, but much heavier totals are expected in some locations.Ɠ
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Severe thunderstorms in the South could produce tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding through the middle portion of this week ahead of an intensifying low-pressure system. Strong tornadoes (EF2 or greater intensity) are possible in some areas given the potency of this setup.
The severe threat will arrive in parts of the East, from portions of Ohio and Kentucky to the Carolinas, Georgia and northern Florida. Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts and perhaps a few tornadoes are the main concerns.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it uses sensationalist language such as 'dangerous threat' and 'destructive winds', which are exaggerated statements that do not accurately reflect the severity of the storms being described. Secondly, it implies that tornadoes will be occurring throughout this week when there is no mention of any specific dates or times for these events. This creates a false sense of imminence and urgency in the article, which may lead readers to believe they need to take immediate action without knowing all the facts. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by only focusing on areas that are at risk of severe weather while ignoring other parts of Texas and Louisiana that may also be affected. This creates a one-sided view of the storm situation and does not provide readers with a complete picture.
The use of sensationalist language such as 'dangerous threat' is deceptive because it exaggerates the severity of the storms being described.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service's flood watches and alerts without providing any context or explanation of what these are or why they should be trusted. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the potential for severe weather as a
The article contains several fallacies.
<br> The National Weather Service has issued flood watches from northeast Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley and central Alabama.
Bias
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the people affected by the severe weather, such as referring to them as 'severe thunderstorms' and 'destructive winds'. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from NOAA officials which could be seen as an attempt to legitimize their authority. The author also uses language that implies that those affected by the severe weather are responsible for it themselves, such as referring to them as 'threats' and saying they will produce tornadoes, flash flooding etc.
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail up to tennis ball-sized is possible in addition to scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph
Baseball-sized hail and EF-2 or stronger tornadoes are among the threats in Texas and Louisiana on Tuesday, April 9th
Accuracy
Tornado Watch issued for parts of Central Texas
Severe weather outbreak expected with a strong tornado threat along the central Gulf Coast on Wednesday, April 10th
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that a Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Central Texas until 5 p.m. CDT, including the cities of Austin and Waco.
A tornado watch was not actually issued by NOAA's Storm Prediction Center.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several examples of informal 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 in Texas and Louisiana. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the potential damage that could be caused by tornadoes and other severe storm elements such as hail and wind gusts.
The article contains several examples of informal 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 in Texas and Louisiana.
Bias
(85%)
The article is biased towards the threat of tornadoes and severe weather in Texas. The author uses sensationalist language such as 'baseball-sized hail' and 'EF-2 or stronger tornadoes' to create a sense of urgency for readers to take action. Additionally, the author quotes meteorologists who use technical jargon that may be difficult for some readers to understand. The article also includes information about cities affected by severe weather in Louisiana and Mississippi, but the focus is on Texas.
Several tornadoes are also expected, some of which could be strong.
The greatest threat from these storms is the potential for baseball- and tennis ball-sized hail
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Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The article discusses the possibility of tornadoes and severe weather in Texas. The author is Chris Oberholtz who has a financial tie to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center as he works for Fox Weather which is owned by FOX News Media LLC.
$70 mph wind gusts are possible, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center said.
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of tornadoes in Central Texas as they are reporting for NOAA's Storm Prediction Center which is responsible for issuing severe weather warnings and forecasting. The article also mentions that nighttime tornadoes are more than twice as likely to turn deadly, which could be seen as a bias towards safety concerns.
$70 mph wind gusts are possible, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center said.
The likelihood of severe weather and at least a few tornadoes will ramp up into Wednesday afternoon and evening across the south-central United States as a slow-moving storm system develops and intensifies, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.
All modes of severe weather will accompany the thunderstorm threat as it advances slowly eastward and then accelerates before the end of the week. The risks range from powerful wind gusts and tornadoes to flash flooding and hail up to the size of baseballs through Wednesday evening.
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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 there will be double-digit tornadoes produced by the severe weather outbreak and multiple tornadoes could be on the ground at the same time on Wednesday despite less-than-perfect atmospheric conditions. However, this statement contradicts AccuWeather's own forecast which states that they believe there is a high threat of severe weather including tornadoes with strong storms occurring through Wednesday evening but no mention of double digit tornadoes or multiple tornadoes on the ground at the same time.
The author claims that there will be double-digit tornadoes produced by the severe weather outbreak and multiple tornadoes could be on the ground at the same time on Wednesday despite less-than-perfect atmospheric conditions. However, this statement contradicts AccuWeather's own forecast which states that they believe there is a high threat of severe weather including tornadoes with strong storms occurring through Wednesday evening but no mention of double digit tornadoes or multiple tornadoes on the ground at the same time.
The author claims that around and north of Houston, the threat for severe weather and tornadoes will be greatest after 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday. However, this contradicts AccuWeather's own forecast which states that storms will erupt from near the Rio Grande northward to near Dallas Tuesday evening and accelerate eastward.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that AccuWeather meteorologists warn of the severe weather threat and that there will be double-digit tornadoes produced by the outbreak. However, this does not provide any evidence or data to support these claims. Additionally, the article contains a dichotomous depiction when it states that 'all modes of severe weather' will accompany the thunderstorm threat but then goes on to say that there may be some brief spin-ups and an advancing surge of strong wind gusts as storms shift eastward from Alabama to the Florida Panhandle and western Georgia. This contradicts itself by stating both a complete absence of other modes of severe weather and their potential presence in the same sentence. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it states that 'there will be double-digit tornadoes produced by the severe weather outbreak' which is not supported by any evidence or data provided in the article.
The author uses an appeal to authority:
Bias
(85%)
The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists and portrays them as extreme or unreasonable. This is an example of religious bias.
verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.
