Nick Gunter

Nick Gunter is a meteorologist who has lived in many different places with varying climatic conditions. He graduated from Mississippi State University with honors and has worked at various news stations providing weather information during tornado outbreaks and other severe storms.

Biography:  https://www.wsfa.com/authors/nick-gunter/

62%

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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

80%

Examples:

  • a few strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon into the night and through Monday morning
  • threats with any strong storms Sunday afternoon and evening will be winds up to 60 mph, heavy downpours and the potential for an isolated tornado or two

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • After wrapping up high school, Nick moved to Starkville, Mississippi and spent four years at Mississippi State University where he graduated Cum Laude honors with a bachelor's degree in geosciences
  • Meteorologist Nick is a native of Florence, Alabama, but has called many other places besides the Tennessee Valley home.
  • Nick helped forecast several tornado outbreaks

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Parts of North Georgia will be under flood watch starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday through 7 p.m. on Monday.
  • Severe storms, including a tornado threat, could develop in the South.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - More wet weather is expected today and Monday as a low pressure system moves across Alabama.

Recent Articles

Severe Weather Threat: Heavy Rain, Storms and Snow in the US this Weekend

Severe Weather Threat: Heavy Rain, Storms and Snow in the US this Weekend

Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 A low pressure system is set to hit the southern U.S., bringing heavy rain and storms, while the Rockies and Western Plains are expected to see heavy snow. Meanwhile, record warm temperatures will be seen in the Northeast.