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sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
38%
5 of 13 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Americans traveling for Thanksgiving could face snow showers in the Midwest, rain in the Pacific Northwest and cooler temperatures across parts of the West, while the Southeast is expected to see milder weather, according to The Farmers’ Almanac.
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Southeast → log → Almanac
Its November 23-26 outlook suggests typical late-fall conditions, with no major nationwide storm expected to dominate the holiday week.
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storm → suggest → week
“Taken together, it does not look like a major nationwide storm will dominate the week,” the Farmers’ Almanac said in its October 19 forecast.
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Almanac → take → forecast
Thanksgiving falls on November 26 this year, when millions of Americans are expected to travel to celebrate with family and friends.
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millions → fall → family
Rain, snow and chilly temperatures could still make travel tricky in some areas, even if a major storm isn’t in the forecast.
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storm → make → forecast
First published in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac issues forecasts up to 16 months in advance, using a proprietary formula that considers planetary positions, tides and sunspots.
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that → publish → positions
The publication also offers seasonal advice, gardening and fishing calendars, home remedies and lifestyle tips.
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publication → offer → advice
Here’s what the Farmers’ Almanac predicts for each region for Thanksgiving:
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Almanac → ’ → Thanksgiving
The Northeast is expected to see cool, mostly fair weather over Thanksgiving, with a chance of light snow flurries in northern areas and higher elevations.
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Northeast → expect → areas
Overall, conditions look favorable for holiday travel.
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conditions → look → travel
The region includes New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Midwest
The Great Lakes and Ohio Valley region could see colder, more winter-like weather over Thanksgiving, with scattered snow showers or flurries possible across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Wisconsin.
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showers → include → Ohio
Although no major winter storm is currently expected, localized snowfall could slow holiday travel and create slippery road conditions in affected areas.
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snowfall → expect → areas
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