A misleading claim circulating on social media in Libya suggests that a video shows Hurricane Milton approaching the shores of Florida. The claim, first spotted on a Facebook page on October 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM Libya time, had garnered nearly 2,800 interactions and 186 comments by October 7, 2024. The post claimed that the video showed the storm waves before Hurricane Milton made landfall.
However, an investigation by Annir found that the claim is false. A reverse search of the video led to a YouTube channel called Max Olson Chasing, which specializes in tracking and documenting storms. The channel posted the video on September 29, 2022, with a caption indicating that it was footage of the storm's sudden development that hit the shores of Fort Myers, Florida.
Further research by Annir confirmed that the video was indeed footage of Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida on September 28, 2022. The official website of Fort Myers Beach published a detailed article confirming that Hurricane Ian hit the town's shores on September 28, 2022. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the storm as a once-in-500-year event.
Hurricane Ian was a Category 4 tropical cyclone and the ninth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. It caused significant damage in the Caribbean and made landfall in southwest Florida on September 28, 2022. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm and the ninth hurricane of 2024, was approaching Florida with sustained winds of 155 mph.
The misleading claim about Hurricane Milton is part of a wave of false information circulating on social media about the storm. The Annir fact-checking team has been monitoring and debunking such claims to provide accurate information to the public. This is not the first time false information has been spread about natural disasters on social media platforms.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying information through reputable sources before sharing it on social media. Annir continues to work to combat misinformation and provide accurate and reliable information to the public. The team encourages people to be cautious when sharing information online and to rely on trusted sources for news and updates.
In related news, Annir has previously fact-checked other claims about various topics, including education and politics. The team remains committed to providing accurate and unbiased information to the public.
Key points
- The viral video claiming to show Hurricane Milton is actually footage of Hurricane Ian from 2022.
- Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on September 28, 2022, causing significant damage.
- Hurricane Milton is a Category 5 storm approaching Florida, with sustained winds of 155 mph.
