Colleen Hurley

Colleen Hurley is a meteorologist who has made her passion for weather the focus of her career. Born and raised in coastal Massachusetts, she earned a meteorology degree from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire in 2016. She began as a morning meteorologist in South Dakota, where she experienced severe weather events like hailstorms and spring blizzards. Later, she served as chief meteorologist in New York, dealing with lake-effect snow. Now back home in New England, Colleen works for WMTW News 8 Weather Team. She has not disclosed any significant past work or personal interests that might create conflicts of interest regarding her weather reports. In her free time, Colleen enjoys playing video games, cooking, and hiking with her dog Luna.

Biography:  https://www.wmtw.com/news-team/8c21dbfe-b59e-4701-ab9b-1d14adec3263

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

75%

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  • Colleen Hurley's biography highlights her meteorology degree and experience as a morning meteorologist and chief meteorologist without mentioning any potential conflicts of interest or past controversies.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified for Colleen Hurley in the provided articles or biography.

Contradictions

75%

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  • In the article 'Strong storms, tropical downpours possible', Colleen Hurley mentions heavy rains and potentially severe weather but does not clarify if these are directly related to the remnants of Beryl as stated in her contradiction.

Deceptions

60%

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  • In the article 'Maine buried in snow, ice: The latest reports from across the state', Colleen Hurley does not disclose her connection to Plymouth State University, which could raise questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Recent Articles

Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Threat in Northeast at Highest Level in 20 Years Amidst Post-Tropical Cyclone Beryl's Remnants

Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Threat in Northeast at Highest Level in 20 Years Amidst Post-Tropical Cyclone Beryl's Remnants

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 The Northeast faces severe weather as Hurricane Beryl's remnants bring tornadoes, heavy rain, and flash flooding. The greatest tornado threat is in an east-to-west corridor from Buffalo to Albany. Rochester braces for damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding on Wednesday.
Springtime Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Rain and Ice to Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday

Springtime Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Rain and Ice to Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 A major springtime storm is set to hit Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday, bringing heavy snow, rain, and ice. Several Winter Storm Warnings are in place through 6am Sunday while Winter Weather Advisories are active until 2pm Saturday.