Check out this dust devil in the Texas Panhandle on this Friday the 13th! Dust devils form on hot, dry days as temperature differences near the ground create random whirlwinds. | WeatherNation

🌪️ Incredible video from Clemson University! Check out this dust devil spinning on top of a building Friday afternoon. 👉 A dust devil forms when hot air near the ground rises quickly through cooler air above it, creating a spinning column of wind. While usually associated with fair weather, they can still pack a punch — tossing around debris and smaller items, just like you see here. A big thanks to Evan Cherry with Palmetto Construction and Site Development for grabbing this clip while his cr

Dust devil spotted along 136. A sign of the dry times we’ve had. Dust devils form when hot air near the surface becomes unstable and rises quickly. That air must also be very dry and heated by the sun. When this happens, the rising air can spin, and create a vortex like you see here. 📸James Wichtner | Meteorologist Jacob Dickey