A rare and unusually strong dust devil touched down at a State Park in New York, sending children running and screaming from the beach as swirling columns of dust and debris filled the air.
While dust devils are relatively common in some areas, this one stood out for its size and intensity, twisting high into the sky and moving steadily across the sand.
The phenomenon was captured at Grafton Lakes State Park, just Northeast of Albany. Steve Caporizzo, chief meteorologist at News 10, shared video and pictures from viewers. “Unusual for one this large and strong around here,” Caporizzo noted. “They typically last only a couple of minutes or less, with wind speeds around 30 to 50 mph.”
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The dust devil picked up sand and small debris, making the spinning column visible from a distance.
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Close up view.Strong Dust Devil hits Grafton Lakes State Park Beach two days ago.Amazing video from Jonna Basle who was fairly close.Unusual for one this large and strong around here.Typically last only a couple of minutes or less and wind speeds 30 to 50mph.They can do minor damage and minor injuries…