Joseph Dames,

Joseph Dames is a meteorologist currently working as the weekend morning meteorologist at WCCO. He joined the team in winter 2022 and covers weather, science, and environmental stories during the week. Born in Illinois, Joseph developed an interest in weather after learning about the 1990 F5 tornado that hit his hometown of Plainfield. He attended Eastern Illinois University with a concentration in broadcast meteorology before spending seven years covering various natural phenomena in Portland, Oregon. Joseph is a fan of Chicago sports and enjoys outdoor activities, live music, and trying different restaurants in his spare time. He is available for speaking engagements and welcomes weather-related questions and suggestions.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/personality/joseph-dames/

56%

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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

90%

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  • The articles provided do not contain any biased content.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in the article 'Tornado warning expires west of Twin Cities Monday as storms roll across Minnesota'.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article 'Next weather: Thursday morning lows in the mid-30s, highs near 60' has a deceptive practice of not specifying which day the forecast is for.

Recent Articles

Midwest and Great Lakes Region Braces for Severe Thunderstorms: Chicago at Center of Storm Path with Potential Tornadoes and Damaging Winds

Midwest and Great Lakes Region Braces for Severe Thunderstorms: Chicago at Center of Storm Path with Potential Tornadoes and Damaging Winds

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes and damaging winds are forecasted for the Midwest and Great Lakes region, particularly Chicago, on Monday evening. The storms could be more intense than Sunday's, producing golf-ball size hail and gusts up to 80 mph. The Midwest has experienced severe weather for several days with reports of tornadoes and widespread damage.
Valentine's Day Blizzard: Over Half a Foot of Snow in Twin Cities and Southern Minnesota

Valentine's Day Blizzard: Over Half a Foot of Snow in Twin Cities and Southern Minnesota

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 On Valentine's Day, the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota experienced a significant snowfall of over half a foot in some areas. This is the largest snowfall of the season for many locations, with 6.9 inches reported at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport as of midnight.