Matthew Cappucci,

Matthew Cappucci is a meteorologist for Capital Weather Gang. He earned a B.A. in atmospheric sciences from Harvard University in 2019, and has contributed to The Washington Post since he was 18. A Cape Cod native, Cappucci's fascination with weather dates back to his early childhood, and he has been presenting meteorological information since the age of 14. He is known for his accurate and informative reporting on hurricanes and other severe weather events.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/matthew-cappucci/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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  • The author consistently presents factual information without any signs of personal or political bias in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • There are no signs of conflicts of interest in the author's reporting.

Contradictions

85%

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  • The author occasionally reports conflicting information from official sources such as the National Hurricane Center, but these discrepancies are minor and do not significantly impact the overall understanding of the hurricane's path and potential impacts.

Deceptions

100%

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  • The author does not use deceptive practices in their reporting.

Recent Articles

Tropical Storm Beryl: Over 2.7 Million Power Outages in Houston Area After Landfall as Category 1 Hurricane

Tropical Storm Beryl: Over 2.7 Million Power Outages in Houston Area After Landfall as Category 1 Hurricane

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Tropical Storm Beryl, a Category 1 hurricane, made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, on July 8, 2024. The storm resulted in at least two fatalities and left over 2.9 million customers across Texas without power due to intense winds and rain.
Tropical Storm Beryl to Make Third and Final Landfall as Hurricane on Texas Coast: Heavy Rains, Flooding Expected in Corpus Christi, Galveston, Houston and Surrounding Areas

Tropical Storm Beryl to Make Third and Final Landfall as Hurricane on Texas Coast: Heavy Rains, Flooding Expected in Corpus Christi, Galveston, Houston and Surrounding Areas

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 Tropical Storm Beryl, traveling across the Atlantic Ocean for over a week, is expected to make its final landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on the Texas coast on Monday. The storm will bring heavy rains and potential flooding to areas including Corpus Christi, Rockport, Matagorda Bay, Galveston Bay, and Houston. Residents should prepare for tropical storm conditions late on Monday and follow local officials' advice as Beryl intensifies into a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Beryl Heading Towards Texas: Prepare for Hurricane Conditions and Heavy Rainfall

Tropical Storm Beryl Heading Towards Texas: Prepare for Hurricane Conditions and Heavy Rainfall

Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024 Tropical Storm Beryl, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean on June 29 and broke records, is heading towards the Texas coast as a hurricane. Expected to make landfall near Matagorda as a Category 1 storm, it brings potential danger from storm surge and hurricane-force winds. The Hurricane Center advises preparation for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, power outages, and possible Category 2 conditions in Texas and extending to Ohio and Michigan. Climate change has increased the frequency of major hurricanes; residents should stay informed.
Hurricane Beryl: Powerful Storm Batters Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula as Category 2 Hurricane, Threatens Texas

Hurricane Beryl: Powerful Storm Batters Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula as Category 2 Hurricane, Threatens Texas

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 June 2023 Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm with winds of 110 mph, made landfall in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on June 28, causing damage and flooding in popular tourist destinations like Cancun and Cozumel. The hurricane is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico and could strike northeast Mexico or Texas as a hurricane by early Monday.
Hurricane Beryl: Record-Breaking Category 5 Storm Brings Devastation to Windward Islands

Hurricane Beryl: Record-Breaking Category 5 Storm Brings Devastation to Windward Islands

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, made landfall on Grenada's Carriacou Island on July 1, 2024. The storm strengthened from a tropical depression to a Category 4 hurricane in just two days due to record-warm waters and caused at least three fatalities and significant damage in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Hurricane Beryl continued its path toward Jamaica, with potential hurricane conditions expected within 36 hours, while parts of the Dominican Republic through Haiti were issued a hurricane warning.
Hurricane Beryl: Early-Season Category 4 Storm Threatens Windward Islands, Breaks Atlantic Record

Hurricane Beryl: Early-Season Category 4 Storm Threatens Windward Islands, Breaks Atlantic Record

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Two active Atlantic hurricanes, Beryl and Depression Three, form in June 2024: Hurricane Beryl becomes the earliest Category 4 storm on record with life-threatening impacts on Windward Islands; Tropical Depression Three strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding to eastern Mexico.