weather campus emergency notice — weather

To check this alert, Claude Opus 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.

• Sourcepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The notice speaks for the "University of Missouri" closing "the MU campus and UM System offices" and points readers to "MU Alert", so the issuing institution is unmistakable.

  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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  1. present: The University of Missouri and UM System are named as the source, with MU Alert cited.
  2. present: "University of Missouri" and "UM System offices" identify the institution issuing the closure notice.
  3. present: "University of Missouri" and "MU Alert" name the issuing authority.
  4. present: "University of Missouri operations" and "MU Alert" identify the issuing institution.
  5. present: "University of Missouri" and UM System offices are named as announcing the closure.
  6. present: "University of Missouri" and "MU Alert" are named as the sources of the closure notice.
  7. present: The University of Missouri and UM System are named as the bodies announcing the closure.
  8. present: "University of Missouri" and MU Alert are identified as the issuing source.
  9. present: The notice comes from the "University of Missouri" and UM System offices.
  10. present: The University of Missouri and UM System are named as the entities announcing the closure.
  11. present: The University of Missouri and UM System are named as announcing the closure.
  12. present: "University of Missouri" and "UM System offices" are named as the announcing authority.
  13. present: The sender is "University of Missouri" and "UM System offices", with MU Alert cited.
  14. present: "University of Missouri" and UM System offices are named as the announcing authority.
  15. present: The University of Missouri and UM System offices are identified as announcing the closure.
  16. present: The University of Missouri and UM System are named as the closing authority.
  17. present: "University of Missouri" and "UM System offices" identify the issuing institution.
  18. present: The message speaks for the "University of Missouri" and UM System offices closing operations.
  19. present: The University of Missouri and UM System offices are identified as announcing the closure.
  20. present: "University of Missouri operations" and "MU Alert" identify the issuing institution.
  21. present: Issued by the "University of Missouri" for MU campus and UM System offices, naming the sender.
  22. present: The University of Missouri and UM System are named as the bodies closing operations.
  23. present: "University of Missouri" and "MU Alert" identify the issuing body.
  24. present: "University of Missouri" operations and MU Alert are named as the issuing authority.
  25. present: The sender is "University of Missouri" with UM System offices making the closure decision.
• Hazardpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The opening clause "Due to the predicted severe winter weather" names the specific meteorological threat that forced the closure, with no dissent among the reads.

  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.

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  1. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  2. present: The hazard is named as "predicted severe winter weather" affecting roads.
  3. present: It cites "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  4. present: The hazard named is "predicted severe winter weather".
  5. present: The hazard is "predicted severe winter weather", a specific weather threat.
  6. present: The trigger is "predicted severe winter weather", a specific meteorological hazard.
  7. present: The hazard is "predicted severe winter weather" driving the closure.
  8. present: The threat is "predicted severe winter weather".
  9. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  10. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason, a specific weather threat.
  11. present: "Predicted severe winter weather" identifies the specific threat behind the closure.
  12. present: The hazard is "predicted severe winter weather" affecting operations and roads.
  13. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  14. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  15. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  16. present: "Predicted severe winter weather" names the specific hazard.
  17. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the specific hazard.
  18. present: The threat is "predicted severe winter weather", a named weather hazard.
  19. present: Predicted severe winter weather is the named hazard.
  20. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather", a specific hazard.
  21. present: Names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  22. present: "Predicted severe winter weather" identifies the specific hazard driving the closure.
  23. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
  24. present: It cites "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closure.
  25. present: It names "predicted severe winter weather" as the reason for closing.
• Locationpresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The alert states exactly which places are affected, "the MU campus and UM System offices", and sends travelers to Missouri Department of Transportation road conditions.

  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.

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  1. present: It specifies the MU campus and UM System offices, plus Missouri roads.
  2. present: It names "the MU campus", UM System offices and Missouri roads.
  3. present: It covers "the MU campus and UM System offices".
  4. present: It concerns "the MU campus and UM System offices" and Missouri roads.
  5. present: The MU campus, UM System offices, and Missouri roads are identified.
  6. present: It applies to "the MU campus and UM System offices" and Missouri roads.
  7. present: It specifies "the MU campus and UM System offices" plus Missouri roads.
  8. present: It names "the MU campus and UM System offices" as affected.
  9. present: It concerns "the MU campus and UM System offices" plus Missouri roads.
  10. present: It covers "the MU campus and UM System offices" plus road conditions.
  11. present: It concerns "the MU campus and UM System offices" plus Missouri roads.
  12. present: It names the "MU campus" and Missouri roads as the affected area.
  13. present: It refers to "the MU campus" and to Missouri roads for travelers.
  14. present: It covers "the MU campus" and UM System offices plus Missouri roads.
  15. present: The MU campus and UM System offices are the stated locations affected.
  16. present: It covers "the MU campus and UM System offices" and Missouri roads.
  17. present: It concerns "the MU campus" and Missouri roads.
  18. present: It concerns "the MU campus" and UM System offices, plus Missouri roads.
  19. present: The MU campus, UM System offices and Missouri roads are the places covered.
  20. present: The affected places are "the MU campus and UM System offices".
  21. present: Applies to "the MU campus and UM System offices" and Missouri roads.
  22. present: It names the MU campus and UM System offices as affected.
  23. present: It covers "the MU campus and UM System offices" plus regional roads.
  24. present: It specifies "the MU campus and UM System offices" and Missouri roads.
  25. present: It specifies "the MU campus and UM System offices" plus Missouri roads.
• Guidancepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. Recipients are "encouraged to regularly check official sources", travelers to "check road conditions", and employees to "check with their supervisors", all actionable direction.

  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.

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  1. present: It encourages the community to check official sources and travelers to check road conditions.
  2. present: The community is "encouraged to regularly check official sources" and to check road conditions before traveling.
  3. present: People are encouraged to check official sources and road conditions, and employees to check with supervisors.
  4. present: The community is "encouraged to regularly check official sources" and to check road conditions.
  5. present: It tells people to check MU Alert and road conditions and employees to check with supervisors.
  6. present: The community is encouraged to check official sources and road conditions, and employees to check with supervisors.
  7. present: The community is encouraged to check official sources and road conditions before traveling.
  8. present: The community is encouraged to check official sources and road conditions through MoDOT.
  9. present: People are encouraged to check MU Alert and to check road conditions before traveling.
  10. present: The community is encouraged to check official sources and travelers to check road conditions.
  11. present: People are told to check official sources and road conditions and that classes are canceled.
  12. present: Readers are encouraged to check MU Alert and road conditions through MoDOT before traveling.
  13. present: People are encouraged to check official sources and road conditions, and employees to check with supervisors.
  14. present: It encourages checking official sources and road conditions before travel.
  15. present: It encourages the community to check official sources and travelers to check road conditions.
  16. present: People are urged to check official sources and road conditions, and employees to check with supervisors.
  17. present: People are encouraged to check official sources and road conditions before traveling.
  18. present: People are encouraged to check official sources, check road conditions, and consult supervisors.
  19. present: The community is encouraged to check official sources and road conditions before traveling.
  20. present: It encourages the community to check official sources and travelers to check road conditions.
  21. present: Encourages the community to check MU Alert and to check road conditions before traveling.
  22. present: The community is encouraged to "regularly check official sources" and check road conditions before travel.
  23. present: It encourages checking official sources and road conditions and consulting supervisors.
  24. present: The community is "encouraged to regularly check official sources" and to check road conditions.
  25. present: It encourages the community to "regularly check official sources" and travelers to check road conditions.
• Timepresent25/25

  Final assessment

  Present, 25 of 25. The message fixes the closure at "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5" and extends cancellations through "the rest of the day and evening", an unambiguous clock time and date.

  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.

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  1. present: Closure time "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5" is stated.
  2. present: Closure time is given as "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  3. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  4. present: Closure time is precise: "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  5. present: The closure time "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5" is explicit.
  6. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5" with classes canceled for the day.
  7. present: The closure time is fixed at "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  8. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  9. present: The closure time is given as "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  10. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5" with classes canceled for the day.
  11. present: Closure time is "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  12. present: It closes "at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5", a precise time and date.
  13. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5", a specific time and date.
  14. present: The closure time is "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  15. present: The closure time "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5" is explicit.
  16. present: The closure time is "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5."
  17. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5."
  18. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5", a specific time and date.
  19. present: The closure time is given as 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.
  20. present: Closure time is set at "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  21. present: Closure is set for "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5", a precise time and date.
  22. present: The closure time "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5" is explicit.
  23. present: The closure time is "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  24. present: Closure time is fixed at "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5".
  25. present: Closure time is "1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5", an explicit date and clock time.
• Impactabsent0/25

  Final assessment

  Absent, 0 of 25. The only consequence language is that "road or campus conditions continue to be poor", which describes a trigger for extending the closure rather than any harm to people or property.

  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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  1. absent: It mentions poor road or campus conditions but states no concrete harm or severity.
  2. absent: It mentions poor road or campus conditions but states no injury, damage, or danger consequence.
  3. absent: It mentions poor conditions only in passing, with no stated harm or severity.
  4. absent: It mentions poor road or campus conditions but states no harm or severity outcome.
  5. absent: It mentions poor road conditions only as a closure trigger, without stating harm or severity.
  6. absent: Beyond calling the weather severe it never says what the storm could do to people or property.
  7. absent: Poor road or campus conditions are mentioned only as a trigger for extension, with no stated harm.
  8. absent: Only poor road or campus conditions are hinted at, with no stated harm or severity.
  9. absent: Beyond possibly poor road conditions, no harm or severity to people is conveyed.
  10. absent: Beyond mentioning poor road or campus conditions, it states no concrete harm or severity.
  11. absent: It mentions poor road or campus conditions but states no consequence like injury or crash risk.
  12. absent: Beyond "poor" road conditions it does not state what the storm could do to people or property.
  13. absent: Beyond saying conditions may stay poor, it never states what the storm could do to people or property.
  14. absent: Only poor road or campus conditions are hinted at, with no harm or severity stated.
  15. absent: Beyond "poor" road or campus conditions it states no harm or severity to people or property.
  16. absent: It mentions poor road conditions only as a closure trigger, not as a stated harm.
  17. absent: Beyond "poor" conditions, no concrete harm or severity is stated.
  18. absent: It mentions poor road conditions only in passing and never states what the weather could do to people.
  19. absent: It mentions poor road conditions but never states what the storm could do to people or property.
  20. absent: It mentions poor road conditions only as a closure trigger, not as harm to people.
  21. absent: Mentions possible poor road conditions but never states harm such as crashes or injury.
  22. absent: Only "road or campus conditions continue to be poor" appears, which stops short of stating harm.
  23. absent: Beyond poor conditions, it does not say what the weather could do to people or property.
  24. absent: It mentions poor road or campus conditions but states no harm the weather could cause.
  25. absent: Beyond calling the weather severe, no harm, danger, or damage consequence is spelled out.