High wind warning with falling-tree caution
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How the first alert is built
To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.
High Wind Warning The National Weather Service has announced a High Wind Warning for Pullman and the surrounding area. Southwest winds of 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are expected this evening through Thursday morning. These conditions will increase the risk of falling trees and power outages – please exercise caution when traveling outdoors. If you observe hazardous conditions on campus, such as fallen limbs or debris, contact Facilities Services at 509-335-9000. If these conditions are emergent, please call 9-1-1. Any changes to campus operations will be communicated via WSU Alert.
Sourcepresent25/25
Final assessment
The National Weather Service is named and WSU Alert is cited for operations updates.
Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.
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- present: The deciding words are "The National Weather Service", so this element is present.
- present: This read treats "The National Weather Service" as enough to mark the element present.
- present: Quoted evidence "The National Weather Service" is the specific language that carries the element.
- present: I mark present because the alert includes "The National Weather Service".
- present: Presence follows from the phrase "The National Weather Service" in the body.
- present: The message supplies "The National Weather Service", which satisfies the element on this pass.
- present: On this independent read, "The National Weather Service" is the hook that makes the element present.
- present: Element is present: the text itself contains "The National Weather Service".
- present: A first-time reader would see "The National Weather Service" and know the element is there.
- present: Coding present from the explicit wording "The National Weather Service".
- present: The body names it with "The National Weather Service", so the vote is present.
- present: This pass votes present on the strength of "The National Weather Service".
- present: Because the alert says "The National Weather Service", the element is not missing.
- present: The quoted span "The National Weather Service" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
- present: Present: "The National Weather Service" is in the transmitted text.
- present: I am scoring present after locating "The National Weather Service" in the message.
- present: The element is carried by "The National Weather Service" rather than by implication alone.
- present: Direct language "The National Weather Service" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
- present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "The National Weather Service" as the present cue.
- present: This reviewer finds "The National Weather Service" and therefore records present.
- present: The alert is not silent here: it has "The National Weather Service".
- present: Present vote rests on the visible words "The National Weather Service".
- present: From the four corners of the message, "The National Weather Service" establishes the element.
- present: I quote "The National Weather Service" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
- present: Independent judgment: "The National Weather Service" is on the page, so present.
Hazardpresent25/25
Final assessment
High Wind Warning is a specific named weather hazard.
What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.
See all 25 individual reads
- present: The deciding words are "High Wind Warning", so this element is present.
- present: This read treats "High Wind Warning" as enough to mark the element present.
- present: Quoted evidence "High Wind Warning" is the specific language that carries the element.
- present: I mark present because the alert includes "High Wind Warning".
- present: Presence follows from the phrase "High Wind Warning" in the body.
- present: The message supplies "High Wind Warning", which satisfies the element on this pass.
- present: On this independent read, "High Wind Warning" is the hook that makes the element present.
- present: Element is present: the text itself contains "High Wind Warning".
- present: A first-time reader would see "High Wind Warning" and know the element is there.
- present: Coding present from the explicit wording "High Wind Warning".
- present: The body names it with "High Wind Warning", so the vote is present.
- present: This pass votes present on the strength of "High Wind Warning".
- present: Because the alert says "High Wind Warning", the element is not missing.
- present: The quoted span "High Wind Warning" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
- present: Present: "High Wind Warning" is in the transmitted text.
- present: I am scoring present after locating "High Wind Warning" in the message.
- present: The element is carried by "High Wind Warning" rather than by implication alone.
- present: Direct language "High Wind Warning" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
- present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "High Wind Warning" as the present cue.
- present: This reviewer finds "High Wind Warning" and therefore records present.
- present: The alert is not silent here: it has "High Wind Warning".
- present: Present vote rests on the visible words "High Wind Warning".
- present: From the four corners of the message, "High Wind Warning" establishes the element.
- present: I quote "High Wind Warning" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
- present: Independent judgment: "High Wind Warning" is on the page, so present.
Locationpresent25/25
Final assessment
Pullman and the surrounding area, plus on campus, are named places.
Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.
See all 25 individual reads
- present: The deciding words are "Pullman and the surrounding area", so this element is present.
- present: This read treats "Pullman and the surrounding area" as enough to mark the element present.
- present: Quoted evidence "Pullman and the surrounding area" is the specific language that carries the element.
- present: I mark present because the alert includes "Pullman and the surrounding area".
- present: Presence follows from the phrase "Pullman and the surrounding area" in the body.
- present: The message supplies "Pullman and the surrounding area", which satisfies the element on this pass.
- present: On this independent read, "Pullman and the surrounding area" is the hook that makes the element present.
- present: Element is present: the text itself contains "Pullman and the surrounding area".
- present: A first-time reader would see "Pullman and the surrounding area" and know the element is there.
- present: Coding present from the explicit wording "Pullman and the surrounding area".
- present: The body names it with "Pullman and the surrounding area", so the vote is present.
- present: This pass votes present on the strength of "Pullman and the surrounding area".
- present: Because the alert says "Pullman and the surrounding area", the element is not missing.
- present: The quoted span "Pullman and the surrounding area" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
- present: Present: "Pullman and the surrounding area" is in the transmitted text.
- present: I am scoring present after locating "Pullman and the surrounding area" in the message.
- present: The element is carried by "Pullman and the surrounding area" rather than by implication alone.
- present: Direct language "Pullman and the surrounding area" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
- present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "Pullman and the surrounding area" as the present cue.
- present: This reviewer finds "Pullman and the surrounding area" and therefore records present.
- present: The alert is not silent here: it has "Pullman and the surrounding area".
- present: Present vote rests on the visible words "Pullman and the surrounding area".
- present: From the four corners of the message, "Pullman and the surrounding area" establishes the element.
- present: I quote "Pullman and the surrounding area" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
- present: Independent judgment: "Pullman and the surrounding area" is on the page, so present.
Guidancepresent25/25
Final assessment
Recipients are told to exercise caution outdoors, contact Facilities, and call 9-1-1 if emergent.
The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.
See all 25 individual reads
- present: The deciding words are "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors", so this element is present.
- present: This read treats "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" as enough to mark the element present.
- present: Quoted evidence "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" is the specific language that carries the element.
- present: I mark present because the alert includes "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors".
- present: Presence follows from the phrase "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" in the body.
- present: The message supplies "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors", which satisfies the element on this pass.
- present: On this independent read, "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" is the hook that makes the element present.
- present: Element is present: the text itself contains "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors".
- present: A first-time reader would see "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" and know the element is there.
- present: Coding present from the explicit wording "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors".
- present: The body names it with "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors", so the vote is present.
- present: This pass votes present on the strength of "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors".
- present: Because the alert says "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors", the element is not missing.
- present: The quoted span "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
- present: Present: "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" is in the transmitted text.
- present: I am scoring present after locating "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" in the message.
- present: The element is carried by "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" rather than by implication alone.
- present: Direct language "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
- present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" as the present cue.
- present: This reviewer finds "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" and therefore records present.
- present: The alert is not silent here: it has "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors".
- present: Present vote rests on the visible words "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors".
- present: From the four corners of the message, "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" establishes the element.
- present: I quote "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
- present: Independent judgment: "please exercise caution when traveling outdoors" is on the page, so present.
Timepresent25/25
Final assessment
this evening through Thursday morning is an explicit time window.
When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.
See all 25 individual reads
- present: The deciding words are "this evening through Thursday morning", so this element is present.
- present: This read treats "this evening through Thursday morning" as enough to mark the element present.
- present: Quoted evidence "this evening through Thursday morning" is the specific language that carries the element.
- present: I mark present because the alert includes "this evening through Thursday morning".
- present: Presence follows from the phrase "this evening through Thursday morning" in the body.
- present: The message supplies "this evening through Thursday morning", which satisfies the element on this pass.
- present: On this independent read, "this evening through Thursday morning" is the hook that makes the element present.
- present: Element is present: the text itself contains "this evening through Thursday morning".
- present: A first-time reader would see "this evening through Thursday morning" and know the element is there.
- present: Coding present from the explicit wording "this evening through Thursday morning".
- present: The body names it with "this evening through Thursday morning", so the vote is present.
- present: This pass votes present on the strength of "this evening through Thursday morning".
- present: Because the alert says "this evening through Thursday morning", the element is not missing.
- present: The quoted span "this evening through Thursday morning" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
- present: Present: "this evening through Thursday morning" is in the transmitted text.
- present: I am scoring present after locating "this evening through Thursday morning" in the message.
- present: The element is carried by "this evening through Thursday morning" rather than by implication alone.
- present: Direct language "this evening through Thursday morning" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
- present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "this evening through Thursday morning" as the present cue.
- present: This reviewer finds "this evening through Thursday morning" and therefore records present.
- present: The alert is not silent here: it has "this evening through Thursday morning".
- present: Present vote rests on the visible words "this evening through Thursday morning".
- present: From the four corners of the message, "this evening through Thursday morning" establishes the element.
- present: I quote "this evening through Thursday morning" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
- present: Independent judgment: "this evening through Thursday morning" is on the page, so present.
Impactpresent25/25
Final assessment
falling trees and power outages, plus hazardous conditions, state the consequences.
What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.
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- present: The deciding words are "falling trees and power outages", so this element is present.
- present: This read treats "falling trees and power outages" as enough to mark the element present.
- present: Quoted evidence "falling trees and power outages" is the specific language that carries the element.
- present: I mark present because the alert includes "falling trees and power outages".
- present: Presence follows from the phrase "falling trees and power outages" in the body.
- present: The message supplies "falling trees and power outages", which satisfies the element on this pass.
- present: On this independent read, "falling trees and power outages" is the hook that makes the element present.
- present: Element is present: the text itself contains "falling trees and power outages".
- present: A first-time reader would see "falling trees and power outages" and know the element is there.
- present: Coding present from the explicit wording "falling trees and power outages".
- present: The body names it with "falling trees and power outages", so the vote is present.
- present: This pass votes present on the strength of "falling trees and power outages".
- present: Because the alert says "falling trees and power outages", the element is not missing.
- present: The quoted span "falling trees and power outages" is sufficient and does not need outside knowledge.
- present: Present: "falling trees and power outages" is in the transmitted text.
- present: I am scoring present after locating "falling trees and power outages" in the message.
- present: The element is carried by "falling trees and power outages" rather than by implication alone.
- present: Direct language "falling trees and power outages" is what this pass uses for a present vote.
- present: Nothing in the rest of the text undoes "falling trees and power outages" as the present cue.
- present: This reviewer finds "falling trees and power outages" and therefore records present.
- present: The alert is not silent here: it has "falling trees and power outages".
- present: Present vote rests on the visible words "falling trees and power outages".
- present: From the four corners of the message, "falling trees and power outages" establishes the element.
- present: I quote "falling trees and power outages" as the sole basis for present on this pass.
- present: Independent judgment: "falling trees and power outages" is on the page, so present.
Coded by SuperGrok Heavy 4.5
Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.
Background
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Sources
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Campus Alert Archive. "Washington State University: High wind warning with falling-tree caution." Incident of March 11, 2026. Added August 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/washington-state-university-high-wind-warning-2026-03-11/
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