Hold onto your hats, folks, because a fake news tornado is ripping through social media, and it's time to debunk this twister of misinformation! A viral Facebook video claiming to show "huge tornado in Dallas USA 2024" has been circulating online, racking up hundreds of shares and leaving some viewers panicked. But hold on – before you head for the storm shelter, let's break down why this video is nothing but a digital dust devil.
Despite the dramatic footage in the video, the truth is as clear as a calm, sunny day: there haven't been any tornadoes in Dallas this year. Patricia Sanchez, a meteorologist with the Fort Worth/Dallas National Weather Service, confirmed to USA TODAY that Dallas County has been tornado-free in 2024.
So, where did this footage come from?
A closer look at the video reveals a montage of clips cobbled together from various sources, all predating 2024. Some of the footage dates back as far as 2014, while other clips were uploaded to YouTube and Twitter in 2020, 2022, and 2023.
It's a classic case of digital deception, using old footage to create a sense of urgency and fear, all for clicks, shares, and a chance to spread misinformation.
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