A glaze of ice is possible with 0.1 to 0.25 inches of ice accretion across parts of the region and western North Texas
Freezing rain began falling in Oklahoma City on Sunday night, causing slick roads for Monday morning commuters
Winter Weather Advisory issued for portions of the Kansas City area
A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of the Kansas City area, including northeast Kansas and north-central Missouri. Freezing rain began falling in Oklahoma City on Sunday night, causing slick roads for Monday morning commuters. The National Weather Service reports that a glaze of ice is possible with 0.1 to 0.25 inches of ice accretion across parts of the region and western North Texas.
Another round of winter weather is moving into Oklahoma which could cause icy road conditions into Monday morning.
Freezing rain began falling in Oklahoma City on Sunday night, causing slick roads for Monday morning commuters
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A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of the area.
Sleet, freezing rain possible overnight into Monday morning, slick commute possible
Temperatures will remain below freezing until late Monday morning
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The article contains a fallacy of appeal to authority when it quotes the National Weather Service as stating that up to .10 inches of ice is possible. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and should be taken with a grain of salt.
.10 inches of ice
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The author uses a lot of sensationalist language to describe the weather conditions. They use phrases like 'slick commute possible' and 'thin glaze of ice could be in place on roads'. These statements are exaggerated and not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
The author mentions that up to .10
The author uses a lot of sensationalist language to describe the weather conditions. They use phrases like 'slick commute possible' and 'thin glaze of ice could be in place on roads'. These statements are exaggerated and not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
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Pete Grigsby has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter weather advisory in northeast Kansas and north-central Missouri as he is based in Kansas City which falls within those areas. He also has a conflict of interest on the topic of sleet and freezing rain as they are relevant to commuters, roadways, and travel conditions.
Pete Grigsby reports on winter weather advisory for northeast Kansas and north-central Missouri in his article titled 'Kansas City Weather Forecast: Sleet, Freezing Rain Possible Overnight into Monday Morning'.
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Pete Grigsby has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter weather advisory in northeast Kansas and north-central Missouri as he is reporting for KMBC which is based in Kansas City.
Another round of winter weather is moving into Oklahoma which could cause icy road conditions into Monday morning.
Slick roads are expected in Southwestern Oklahoma on late Sunday, and icy bridges could develop.
During the Monday morning commute, slick roads are expected. The risk for slick roads and icy bridges is high on Monday morning, and Sabrina says there's a medium threat for ice accumulation and a low threat for power outages.
Sabrina Bates, KOCO 5 Meteorologist
The winter weather should move past Interstate 35 and to the east through the late-night hours and into Monday morning. Most of this will be rain and freezing rain that would freeze to the roadway upon impact because road temperatures will be in the 20s.
Sabrina shows what you can expect in your area.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that 'most of this will be rain and freezing rain' but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author states that there is a medium threat for ice accumulation and a low threat for power outages without providing any data or statistics to back up these statements. Thirdly, the article contains sensationalist language such as 'slick roads in Oklahoma' which could be misleading to readers.
The author claims that 'most of this will be rain and freezing rain', but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing Sabrina Bates as the source of information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the potential risks and consequences of freezing rain on roads in Oklahoma.
>Sabrina shows what you can expect in your area.<
KOCO 5 Meteorologist Sabrina Bates
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The author is biased towards the potential negative impact of freezing rain on slick roads in Oklahoma. The language used to describe the weather conditions and risks are alarmist and exaggerated.
Sabrina shows what you can expect in your area.<br>During the Monday morning commute, slick roads are expected. The risk for slick roads and icy bridges is high on Monday morning, and Sabrina says there's a medium threat for ice accumulation and a low threat for power outages.
> Sabrina shows what you can expect in your area.<br>Sabrina says most of this will be rain and freezing rain that would freeze to the roadway upon impact because road temperatures will be in the 20s. <br>During the Monday morning commute, slick roads are expected. The risk for slick roads and icy bridges is high on Monday morning, and Sabrina says there's a medium threat for ice accumulation and a low threat for power outages.
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Sabrina Bates is a KOCO 5 Meteorologist and has reported on the topic of freezing rain in Oklahoma. She also reports on Interstate 35 which may be affected by this weather event.
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Sabrina Bates is a KOCO 5 Meteorologist who reports on weather conditions in Oklahoma. She has reported on freezing rain and its effects on the roads before.
Freezing rain began falling in Oklahoma City on Sunday night, causing slick roads for Monday morning commuters
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Sabrina Bates, KOCO 5 Meteorologist
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Sleet and freezing rain possible overnight into Monday morning, slick commute possible
Another round of winter weather is moving into Oklahoma which could cause icy road conditions into Monday morning.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that roads are slick due to freezing rain but fails to mention that this is a common occurrence during winter months in Oklahoma City. Secondly, the article uses sensationalism by stating 'treacherous' and 'icy road conditions'. Thirdly, there is no disclosure of sources used for information provided.
There is no disclosure of sources used for information provided.
The author claims that roads are slick due to freezing rain but fails to mention that this is a common occurrence during winter months in Oklahoma City.
The article uses sensationalism by stating 'treacherous' and 'icy road conditions'.
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 on road conditions and weather outlook. However, this does not necessarily mean that their information is accurate or reliable.
> Roads should thaw through the morning as temperatures rise
A winter weather advisory is in place until noon Monday.
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The article contains a mix of religious and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'glaze of ice' which is associated with Christian imagery and could be seen as promoting a particular religion.
. Roads should thaw through the morning as temperatures rise, but drivers are advised to travel cautiously.
