February 13, 2008

We sincerely appreciate NewsChannel 19 viewers sending us storm pictures.  These photos are a vital part of our coverage.

We've received this photo you see above from dozens of you since yesterday, claiming it's the tornado that hit Pisgah.  Is it really?  NewsChannel 19's meteorologists say no.

Here's the weather blog -- read the latest post about this photo.  This link on Snopes.com also debunks the photo.  The photo is real, but was from a different weather event in another state.  A man named Fred Smith took the photo near Lake Okeechobee, Florida on June 15, 1991.

If you have photos of your own or from your family and friends, we would love to see them.  You can upload them here.  Also, check out photos you've sent to the NewsChannel 19 team!