As posted on Facebook:
The above image keeps popping up on Facebook, Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, etc. with the claim that it's a pic of Tropical Storm Isaac approaching the coast of Florida.
Not true!
The photo has been making the rounds since 2005, if not before, and according to meteorologists documents the formation of a supercell thunderstorm over an unidentified body of water.
Update: This 2003 image is also circulating with the bogus claim that it's Isaac approaching. It isn't.
Read more about it:
• No, Photo of Ominous Cloud Not From Tropical Storm Isaac
• Tabloid Watch: MailOnline Fooled by Fake Isaac Photo
• The Real Story Behind the Incredible Storm Photo that Just Won't Die
Previous storm hoaxes:
• 'Hurricane Katrina' Hoax
• 'Hurricane Isabel' Hoax
• Texas Oil Rig Tornado w/Lightning
• 'New York City Tornado' Hoax
• 'Harrisburg Tornado' Hoax
• 'Hurricane Lili Waterspouts' Hoax
Comments
I don’t know what storm it came from, nor do I care, I just think its so f–king ominous!!! I LOVE storms!!!
Absolutely great shot!