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· v3.7 · 2026-02-26
Summary Public Safety & Information Access Champions
Weather.gov is a U.S. federal government landing page providing free, universal access to meteorological forecasts, emergency alerts, and safety information. The site exemplifies rights-aligned information infrastructure by prioritizing open access (Articles 19, 26, 27), public health and safety (Article 25), and community participation in disaster preparedness (Articles 20, 3). Editorial and structural signals consistently support human rights through universal accessibility, transparent privacy practices, and commitment to serving all persons equally regardless of status.
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.73
Unweighted Mean
+0.72
Max
+1.00 Article 19
Min
+0.45 Article 14
Signal
12
No Data
19
Confidence
36%
Volatility
0.18 (Medium)
Negative
0
Channels
E: 0.3S: 0.7
SETL
-0.27
Structural-dominant
FW Ratio
62%
45 facts · 28 inferences
Evidence: High: 10 Medium: 2 Low: 0 No Data: 19
Theme Radar
Editorial Channel
What the content says
+0.75
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Practice Coverage
Editorial
+0.75
SETL
0.00
Weather forecasts and safety information are freely published factual reporting. No censorship or gatekeeping of meteorological data. Multiple news outlets, publications, and educational resources are linked.
FW Ratio: 57%
Observable Facts
All forecast data is freely accessible without subscription or login.
API access is provided for unrestricted third-party use.
Social media links (Instagram, Bluesky) enable information distribution across platforms.
Publications, brochures, and educational resources are openly available.
Inferences
Free, open access to weather data exemplifies freedom to seek and receive information.
Multiple distribution channels maximize reach and accessibility.
API provision enables independent journalism and community information services.
+0.65
Article 25Standard of Living
High Practice Coverage
Editorial
+0.65
SETL
-0.19
Content explicitly addresses health and well-being through emergency preparedness, hazard warnings, and public safety information. Air quality data, hurricane tracking, and fire weather alerts directly support health protection.
FW Ratio: 63%
Observable Facts
Active Alerts section is prominently displayed at top of page.
Fire Weather Concerns alert is currently featured.
Air Quality data access is provided.
Hurricane, Severe Weather, and Fire Weather specialized forecasts are available.
StormReady and TsunamiReady community programs are listed.
Inferences
Emergency alert prioritization reflects institutional commitment to protecting life and health.
Community preparation programs empower public health self-determination.
Environmental hazard data (air quality, fire weather) supports preventive health measures.
+0.60
Article 13Freedom of Movement
High Practice
Editorial
+0.60
SETL
-0.26
Weather information is inherently mobile and portable; forecasts are published for easy sharing and distribution across communities.
API access allows developers to republish data in distributed formats.
Multiple forecast types (aviation, marine, graphical) support sector-specific movement.
Inferences
Location-based services facilitate informed travel and movement decisions.
API availability enables freedom of information distribution.
+0.55
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
High Practice
Editorial
+0.55
SETL
-0.17
Content promotes public safety and security through universal access to weather intelligence, hazard warnings, and emergency preparedness resources. SKYWARN, StormReady, and TsunamiReady programs support community resilience.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Site features emergency alert integration and active alerts display.
Safety programs (SKYWARN, StormReady, TsunamiReady) are prominently listed.
Wireless Emergency Alerts integration is mentioned in navigation.
API access is provided for developers without apparent restriction.
Inferences
Public safety emphasis reflects commitment to collective security rights.
Community program integration supports grassroots disaster preparedness.
+0.55
Article 27Cultural Participation
High Practice
Editorial
+0.55
SETL
-0.39
Weather data represents shared scientific and cultural heritage; information is freely published for community benefit. NOAA's public trust mission emphasizes common heritage stewardship.
FW Ratio: 57%
Observable Facts
API access is provided without apparent restriction or licensing fee.
GIS Data Portal provides downloadable geographic data.
Multiple format outputs enable repurposing and community development.
NOAA government mission emphasizes public stewardship.
Inferences
Open API structure enables community participation in meteorological applications.
Data availability as public good reflects custodial approach to shared heritage.
Multiple formats maximize potential for community-driven innovation.
+0.50
PreamblePreamble
High Practice
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
-0.31
Content emphasizes universal access to critical life-safety information (weather alerts, emergency preparedness) without regard to nationality, status, or economic condition. Fire weather alerts, hurricane tracking, and SKYWARN programs serve all persons equally.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Weather.gov provides free access to emergency weather alerts and forecasts.
Multiple interface options are available: text, maps, radar, and APIs.
No paywall or login requirement visible for core content.
Site displays active alerts, forecast maps, and safety programs (SKYWARN, StormReady, TsunamiReady).
Inferences
The emphasis on universal access and emergency preparedness supports the Preamble's commitment to dignity and equal rights.
Multiple access modalities reduce barriers for users with varying technical literacy or disabilities.
+0.50
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
High Practice
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
-0.24
Content treats all persons as equal recipients of life-safety information. No discrimination by nationality, race, gender, language, or economic status is evident. Weather alerts serve all equally.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Search functionality accepts 'City, ST or ZIP code' for geographic access.
Page header includes navigation to accessibility help ('Location Help').
No visible gatekeeping or discriminatory access restrictions.
Inferences
The multi-format approach acknowledges diverse user needs and capabilities.
Geographic search flexibility ensures broad accessibility across the U.S.
+0.50
Article 26Education
High Practice
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
-0.37
Weather information supports education and literacy. Educational resources are linked, and meteorological data is freely accessible for learning purposes.
FW Ratio: 63%
Observable Facts
Education section is featured in main navigation.
Past Weather and Astronomical Data archives are accessible.
Certified Weather Data is available for research and verification.
Multiple forecast models and GIS data support advanced learning.
Glossary is available to support terminology understanding.
Inferences
Data archive access supports students and researchers.
Glossary provision reduces barriers for non-expert learners.
Certified data availability enables rigorous scientific education.
+0.40
Article 2Non-Discrimination
High Practice
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
-0.40
Content delivery avoids explicitly discriminatory framing. Information is presented as universal public good applicable to all persons.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Site provides search assistance ('Location Help') for users unable to locate their area.
Multiple interface formats reduce dependency on any single access method.
Navigation structure is logically organized by forecast type and user need.
Inferences
Accessibility features reflect institutional commitment to non-discrimination.
Structured navigation supports users with cognitive or visual limitations.
+0.40
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
-0.22
SKYWARN and community observer programs implicitly support freedom of assembly for safety purposes. Cooperative Observers program invites public participation.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
SKYWARN Storm Spotters program is prominently featured.
Cooperative Observers program is listed under Information section.
Social media links enable community communication and participation.
Inferences
SKYWARN structure facilitates grassroots collective action for public safety.
Community observer integration legitimizes citizen participation in meteorological work.
+0.30
Article 12Privacy
High Practice Framing
Editorial
+0.30
SETL
-0.37
Site does not explicitly discuss privacy, but content collection practices exist. Privacy Policy is referenced, indicating privacy awareness.
FW Ratio: 57%
Observable Facts
Google Analytics tracking code (gtag with ID G-736JJ6NL0V) is embedded in page source.
Privacy Policy link is prominently displayed in footer area.
Location customization requires user input ('Remember Me' option visible).
No explicit mention of data retention or secondary use policies on page.
Inferences
Analytics tracking represents a privacy trade-off for public service provision.
Visible Privacy Policy link demonstrates institutional transparency about data practices.
Opt-in location customization respects user choice while enabling personalization.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No explicit slavery-related content.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No torture, cruel, or degrading treatment discussed.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No content related to legal personhood.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No explicit legal equality or discrimination discussion.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No content addressing judicial remedies.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No arbitrary arrest or detention discussion.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No legal proceeding content.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No criminal justice or innocence content.
ND
Article 14Asylum
Medium Practice
No explicit asylum or refuge discussion.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
No login, citizenship verification, or status requirement for information access.
Wireless Emergency Alerts and public safety programs serve all persons present in U.S.
Inferences
Universal access structure implicitly supports asylum seekers and non-citizens.
ND
Article 15Nationality
No nationality-related content.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No family or marriage-related content.
ND
Article 17Property
No property rights discussion.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
No freedom of conscience or religion content.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
No political participation content.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No social security or welfare policy discussion.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No employment or labor-related content.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No rest or leisure-related content.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
No social/international order discussion.
ND
Article 29Duties to Community
No community/collective responsibility framing on this page.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No content restricting or denying UDHR rights.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
+0.15
Article 12
Privacy Policy link present; transparent analytics integration (Google Analytics); location-based services with opt-in customization.
Terms of Service
—
No Terms of Service visible on landing page; standard government information disclaimer expected.
Accessibility
+0.10
Article 2 Article 26
Government site with legal accessibility requirements; search functionality, location help, multiple content access methods apparent.
Mission
+0.20
Article 25 Article 3
Public safety mission evident (weather alerts, emergency preparedness, SKYWARN, TsunamiReady); U.S. government agency dedicated to information provision.
Editorial Code
—
Government agency; editorial independence not applicable in traditional sense; factual meteorological reporting.
Ownership
+0.05
Article 2 Article 19
NOAA/U.S. government agency; public trust entity with no commercial conflicts.
Access Model
+0.25
Article 19 Article 26 Article 27
Fully open access, no paywalls; free public resource for critical safety information; multiple interface options (text, maps, radar, API).
Ad/Tracking
-0.05
Article 12
Google Analytics present (gtag); minimal but present third-party tracking for government statistics.
+0.75
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Practice Coverage
Structural
+0.75
Context Modifier
+0.30
SETL
0.00
Site provides free, open access to information through multiple channels (text, maps, radar, APIs, social media). No paywalls, registration requirements, or content restrictions. DCP notes 'fully open access, no paywalls; free public resource' with +0.25 modifier for access_model affecting Articles 19, 26, 27.
+0.75
Article 27Cultural Participation
High Practice
Structural
+0.75
Context Modifier
+0.25
SETL
-0.39
Free, open API access enables community participation in weather science and application development. Multiple data formats (text, maps, APIs, GIS) support diverse uses and re-distribution. DCP notes 'free public resource for critical safety information; multiple interface options' with +0.25 modifier for access_model affecting Article 27.
+0.70
Article 13Freedom of Movement
High Practice
Structural
+0.70
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.26
Site architecture supports freedom of movement through location-based forecasts and multiple output formats (downloadable, shareable). APIs enable distribution beyond the site itself.
+0.70
Article 25Standard of Living
High Practice Coverage
Structural
+0.70
Context Modifier
+0.20
SETL
-0.19
Site architecture prioritizes life-safety information access. Multiple alert systems, emergency-specific forecasts (hurricanes, severe weather, fire weather), and community preparation programs (StormReady, TsunamiReady) support health and welfare rights. DCP notes 'Public safety mission evident; U.S. government agency dedicated to information provision' with +0.2 modifier for mission affecting Articles 25, 3.
+0.70
Article 26Education
High Practice
Structural
+0.70
Context Modifier
+0.30
SETL
-0.37
Multiple content formats, searchable archives (Past Weather, Astronomical Data), and educational resources support broad learning access. DCP notes 'legal accessibility requirements' and 'multiple content access methods' with +0.1 modifier for accessibility affecting Articles 2, 26. DCP also notes 'free public resource' with +0.25 modifier for access_model affecting Article 26.
+0.65
PreamblePreamble
High Practice
Structural
+0.65
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.31
Site architecture provides multiple access points (maps, radar, text forecasts, APIs) with no barriers to information retrieval. Free, open access to safety-critical data supports fundamental human dignity and collective welfare.
+0.65
Article 2Non-Discrimination
High Practice
Structural
+0.65
Context Modifier
+0.15
SETL
-0.40
Accessibility compliance is structurally embedded (government site under legal accessibility mandate). Multiple content access methods, search options, and organizational structures support access for persons with varying abilities. DCP notes legal accessibility requirements.
+0.60
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
High Practice
Structural
+0.60
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.24
Accessibility features (search by city/ZIP, multiple content formats, organized navigation) enable equal practical access. Location-based customization respects user agency without excluding anyone.
+0.60
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
High Practice
Structural
+0.60
Context Modifier
+0.20
SETL
-0.17
Site structure facilitates collective security through alert systems, radar access, and community programs. Free API access enables third-party developers to build tools serving public safety.
+0.55
Article 12Privacy
High Practice Framing
Structural
+0.55
Context Modifier
+0.10
SETL
-0.37
Google Analytics tracking (gtag) is present, reducing privacy score. However, Privacy Policy link is accessible, and location-based customization is opt-in. DCP notes transparent analytics integration and location services with opt-in customization (+0.15 modifier).
+0.50
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.50
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.22
Site structures enable community participation through weather spotters and observer programs. Social media integration and participation pathways are evident.
+0.45
Article 14Asylum
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.45
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Site serves all persons equally regardless of immigration status; no verification requirements visible. Weather safety data is universal public good.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
Landing page does not present structural slavery or servitude concerns.
ND
Article 5No Torture
Site structure does not facilitate abuse or mistreatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
Site does not address recognition before law.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
Site does not display differential treatment under law.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
Not applicable to weather information site.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
Not applicable to weather service.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
Not applicable to weather information.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
Not applicable to weather service.
ND
Article 15Nationality
Not applicable to weather information service.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
Not applicable to weather service.
ND
Article 17Property
Not applicable to weather information.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Site does not restrict based on belief.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
Not applicable to weather service.
ND
Article 22Social Security
Not applicable to weather information site.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Not applicable to weather service.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
Not applicable to weather information.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
Not applicable to weather service.
ND
Article 29Duties to Community
Community programs (SKYWARN, StormReady) imply collective responsibility, but not explicitly discussed on landing page.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Site does not enable abuse or restriction of rights.
Supplementary Signals
Epistemic Quality
0.81low claims
Sources
0.8
Evidence
0.8
Uncertainty
0.8
Purpose
0.9
Propaganda Flags
0techniques detected
Solution Orientation
0.72solution oriented
Reader Agency
0.8
Emotional Tone
measured
Valence
+0.4
Arousal
0.5
Dominance
0.6
Stakeholder Voice
0.583 perspectives
Speaks: institutiongovernmentcommunity
About: individualsmarginalized
Temporal Framing
presentimmediate
Geographic Scope
national
High Plains, South, Southwest, California, mid-Atlantic, Plains
Complexity
accessiblelow jargonnone
Transparency
0.60
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