Debunking the "Portal Inside a Tornado" Video
Claim: A video circulating on social media shows light emanating from a dark, funnel-shaped cloud in Knoxville, Tennessee, on February 15, 2025, suggesting the presence of a portal or UFO.
Fact-Check:
This claim is false.
Evidence:
- No Tornado in Knoxville on the Date Claimed: According to Matt Reagan, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Tennessee, there was no tornado in Knoxville on February 15, 2025.
- Video Origin: The video originated on a TikTok account (@incognitogamingtv) associated with a video creator.
- User’s Description: The user’s Instagram account (@Incognito_gaming_tv) identifies them as a "video creator."
- Lack of Response: The video creator and the Facebook user who shared the post did not respond to requests for comment.
Analysis:
The video in question appears to have been created and shared by an individual who purports to create videos featuring "portals" and UFOs. The lack of any official weather reports confirming a tornado in Knoxville on the date claimed further discredits the video’s assertion.
Previous Debunkings:
USA TODAY has previously debunked multiple videos inaccurately depicting extreme weather events in various locations.
Conclusion:
The video claiming to show a "portal inside a tornado" in Knoxville, Tennessee, is not authentic. There is no evidence to support the presence of a tornado on the date claimed, and the video likely originated from a video creator known for creating such content.
