Hurricane Milton has left Floridians in awe, with longtime residents reporting unprecedented conditions during the storm. A viral video captured the incredible display of lightning illuminating the sky, showcasing the raw power of nature. The footage was posted online without edits or fast-forwards, further emphasizing the magnitude of this historic event.
But the surprises didn’t stop there. Today, Floridians experienced yet another bizarre occurrence: skies in several areas turned a mysterious shade of purple after the hurricane passed. Social media erupted with images of the eerie spectacle, with many users on X sparking debate about weather manipulation and climate tampering.
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Yup! Very strange pic.twitter.com/w6uZCkWGPH
— Jessica for Trump 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 (@Jessicab0322) October 10, 2024
Are there any greenhouses in the area? pic.twitter.com/lUcn7bCnoV
— James Malone (@jimmyjamesmm1) October 10, 2024
Is that caused by the Chemtrails from the planes seeding the storms that makes that happen?? Just a curious question!
— MauiTony Medeiros🌺 (@maui_tony) October 10, 2024
they supercharged the ionosphere, weird colors in the sky and extreme lightning due to artificially charged ions pic.twitter.com/JBdWTeIsMX
— DudeStellar 🧱 (@duudestellar) October 10, 2024
Woah! What the hell? What chemical will do that?
— Jan Moore (@JanMoor17615407) October 10, 2024
Despite the controversy, experts were quick to weigh in. According to Scott Cordero, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, the strange purple skies are a natural phenomenon. “The colors result from a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering,” Cordero told Newsweek. He explained that molecules and small particles in the atmosphere scatter light rays, causing this striking visual effect, particularly at sunset when hurricane clouds are involved.
While experts dismiss the conspiracy theories, Hurricane Milton’s unusual weather has certainly left an impression, sparking both awe and suspicion across social media.