Dan Stillman

Dan Stillman is a lead meteorologist at The Washington Post. He graduated from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Md., earned a BS in atmospheric, oceanic and space sciences from the University of Michigan, and a master's degree in meteorology from Texas A&M University. Stillman has been published in The Washington Post, Weatherwise Magazine and elsewhere. He is also a Weather and Society Integrated Studies fellow.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/01/01/meet-the-gang/

54%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Multiple contradictions were found in the articles regarding specific weather events and forecasts.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Some articles contained technical jargon without proper explanation and gave false hope for accurate cloud forecasts.

Recent Articles

Pittsburgh and New York City Activate Cooling Centers Amid Triple-Digit Heat Wave: Contact Information for Pittsburgh's Healthy Active Living Community Centers

Pittsburgh and New York City Activate Cooling Centers Amid Triple-Digit Heat Wave: Contact Information for Pittsburgh's Healthy Active Living Community Centers

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 A heat wave with triple-digit temperatures hits Pittsburgh and other US Midwest and Northeast communities, prompting cooling centers to open for vulnerable populations. The National Weather Service warns of the prolonged heat wave potentially breaking temperature records.
NOAA Predicts Active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Up to 25 Named Storms, 13 Hurricanes, and 7 Major Hurricanes

NOAA Predicts Active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Up to 25 Named Storms, 13 Hurricanes, and 7 Major Hurricanes

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 The Atlantic hurricane season of 2024 is predicted to be active, with up to 25 named storms, 13 hurricanes, and 7 major hurricanes expected according to NOAA and other meteorological organizations. Ocean temperatures have already reached their peak in some areas of the main development region. Tropical waves are forming in the Atlantic Ocean, with one in five potentially becoming a tropical cyclone. La Niña's transition later in the season may contribute to more active hurricane seasons due to less wind shear.
Capturing Great Images of the Total Solar Eclipse: Tips and Tricks

Capturing Great Images of the Total Solar Eclipse: Tips and Tricks

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 The article provides tips on how to safely view and photograph the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2019. It advises using a smartphone with telephoto lens or camera with high magnification for photography, wearing certified solar glasses that pass an indoor test of faintness, and using filters such as neutral density or polarizing ones. It also recommends shooting at least two exposures per minute with appropriate ISO and shutter speed settings in RAW format.
Snowstorm to hit Northeast, but exact amount and location uncertain

Snowstorm to hit Northeast, but exact amount and location uncertain

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 A storm system is expected to produce snow from the Mountain West to the Northeast, with Boston, New York City and Pittsburgh each having season-to-date snowfall deficits of at least 15 inches through Feb. 8. The upcoming storm will depend on whether it gathers enough cold air as it heads north to change quickly from rain to snow, and heavy snowfall is expected from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts on Tuesday.