VERIFY Fact Check |
Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently
Extreme Weather
No, animals did not escape from a New Jersey zoo during the Ida storm
Social Media
Yes, FEMA will pay to replace a generator that broke during Hurricane Ida, but only if you meet the eligibility requirements
Weather
Yes, Ida caused New York City’s first ever ‘flash flood emergency,’ which is different from a typical ‘flash flood warning’
Extreme Weather
Yes, Hurricane Ida temporarily reversed the flow of part of the Mississippi River
Weather
Yes, Ida had stronger winds than Katrina at landfall, but Katrina was a larger storm
Weather
No, this photo of gridlocked traffic was not taken from Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida
Weather
Yes, wildfires can create their own storms
Weather
Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life
Weather
This hurricane season, don’t get swept away with these viral memes - they’re false
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Weather
VERIFY Weekly: The danger of extreme heat
Weather
Yes, heat is historically the top weather-related killer in the US
Weather
No, a heat wave didn’t cause a wind turbine to melt in Texas
Weather
