Randi Rico

Randi Rico is a meteorologist who covers severe weather events and provides weather forecasts for the Cincinnati area. She has a background in rock 'n' roll and once had a big hat phase in elementary school. Randi is certified in scuba diving but still experiences panic attacks when jumping into the ocean. She is married with two children, enjoys Cleveland Stadium mustard, and her eyes change colors to typically gold. Her favorite local beer is Chickow!

Biography:  https://www.wlwt.com/article/17-things-you-didn-t-know-about-randi-rico/2492403

70%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • It's gonna be a long day.
  • Misrepresentation that only one round of storms is coming through
  • The use of sensationalist language such as 'threat for tornadoes'

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • If I wasn't a meteorologist I'd love to be a sportscaster on ESPN or a sideline reporter.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • About 12 million New Englanders are under heat advisories and/or excessive heat watches from Tuesday to Friday evening.
  • Air quality advisory issued for certain counties in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio from midnight Wednesday to midnight Thursday.
  • Forecast for today: upper 80s to lower 90s with plenty of sunshine and humid conditions, heat index reaching mid to upper 90s
  • Saturday will be the hottest day over the next three days with peak heat index values.
  • Temperature in Columbus and Central Ohio will be in the middle 90s with feels-like temps into triple digits from Wednesday to Sunday
  • Temperatures will vary in northern Ohio on Thursday and Friday due to a stalled front.

Deceptions

58%

Examples:

  • Lack of information about hail size and severity
  • Misrepresentation that only one round of storms is coming through
  • The guitar is as far away from me as possible in this picture
  • The use of sensationalist language such as 'threat for tornadoes'

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Triple Digit Temperatures and Humid Conditions Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Dangerous Conditions and Potential Record Highs

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Triple Digit Temperatures and Humid Conditions Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Dangerous Conditions and Potential Record Highs

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A dangerous heat wave sets record-breaking temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast, with New Mexico reporting a fatal wildfire and Maine expecting an all-time high of 96 degrees on Wednesday. Over 12 million people in Ohio, Indiana face heat advisories as the longest day of the year brings triple digit temperatures and humid conditions.
Wet Week Continues with Thunderstorms Possible on Tuesday: Heavy Rain, Hail and Strong Winds in Some Areas of the Country

Wet Week Continues with Thunderstorms Possible on Tuesday: Heavy Rain, Hail and Strong Winds in Some Areas of the Country

Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 The wet week continues with afternoon thunderstorms possible on Tuesday. The storms are expected to bring rain, hail, and strong winds in some areas of the country. In Maryland, Annapolis is experiencing heavy downpours along I-70 while Ellicott City and Randallstown will also see significant precipitation later this evening. Additionally, there may be a threat for tornadoes in Franklin County with quarter-sized hail possible.