Jill Szwed

Jill Szwed is a meteorologist known for her weather forecasts in Pittsburgh. She began her career in West Virginia after graduating from Saint Louis University with a degree in meteorology. Certified by the American Meteorological Society, Jill has covered various severe weather events and broadcasted live from significant occasions like the Kentucky Derby and PGA tour. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and practicing yoga. A lifelong fan of everything black and gold, Jill's passion for meteorology was sparked during her middle school years by local snowstorms and a tornado in downtown Pittsburgh.

Biography:  https://www.wtae.com/news-team/44db4ebc-71f0-44ed-add5-81b1e96852b0

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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

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

50%

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  • Comfortable temperatures for the weekend with highs around 80°
  • Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed 90°F for over 260 million people

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Heat Wave to Impact 260 Million People in the US: Temperatures Expected to Reach Over 100°F for Several Weeks

Record-Breaking Heat Wave to Impact 260 Million People in the US: Temperatures Expected to Reach Over 100°F for Several Weeks

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 A prolonged heat wave, expected to affect over 260 million people in the US, is set to begin on Sunday. With temperatures predicted to reach or exceed 90°F for major cities like Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York City, the heat wave is anticipated to last several weeks. Simultaneously, a powerful heat dome will affect the East and the Atlantic hurricane season may awaken with a medium chance of a tropical depression forming in the Bay of Campeche. The first heat wave of the summer will feel particularly intense due to little overnight relief and potential triple-digit heat index.