Zane Satre

Zane Satre is a meteorologist specializing in weekend evening forecasts. Joining KCCI Storm Team 8 in June 2022, Zane has made a name for himself through his accurate and engaging weather reports. Born and raised in Iowa, Zane's interest in meteorology was sparked by severe weather events and the influence of his mother, a science teacher. He pursued a B.S. in Meteorology at Iowa State University, completed internships in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, and earned the American Meteorological Society's Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation in 2020. Outside of work, Zane enjoys biking, camping, and tailgating at Iowa State football games. You can reach Zane by emailing zane.satre@hearst.com.

Biography:  https://www.kcci.com/news-team/1b3dddd6-af1a-4b69-a59a-fd295b2bef87

99%

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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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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

75%

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  • Most of these storms will not be severe, but there is potential for a couple stronger cells capable of damaging wind gusts and hail in southern Iowa.
  • These storms will travel across the state during the night, leaving by 6-7 a.m. Sunday.

Deceptions

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Omaha Area Braces for Severe Storms: Winds, Hail, and Flash Flooding Possible

Omaha Area Braces for Severe Storms: Winds, Hail, and Flash Flooding Possible

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Strong winds, hail, and flash flooding hit the Omaha area in Nebraska as a series of storms move north from the Kansas-Nebraska border. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect until 5 a.m., with potential for significant rain production especially south of I-80. Damaging tornadoes, including one with peak winds of 175-185 mph, have destroyed homes and killed four people in Greenfield, Iowa.