What's the Situation?
Analyze the weather forecasts below and try to determine what you should be concerned about, as well as the authors' purpose.
Weather information is provided in a variety of ways.
Weather information is provided in a variety of ways.
Below are forecasts from several sources about a real life event.
Below are forecasts from several sources about a real life event.
As you review the information, be prepared to answer these questions:
As you review the information, be prepared to answer these questions:
What weather hazards are the authors are concerned about?
What is the author's intent (inform, persuade, entertain)?
Who is the intended audience?
What information is being shared?
What types of media are being used (graphics, text, videos, etc.)?
NWS = National Weather Service
SPC = Storm Prediction Center
NOAA = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
