Overview
- A spinning column of dust formed on a public street in Florencio Varela on Monday afternoon, lifting dirt and trash as temperatures soared.
- A neighbor recorded the scene on a cellphone and the clip spread rapidly across X and Instagram, drawing wide local attention.
- The National Meteorological Service explained that dust devils originate at ground level on hot, dry, clear days and are distinct from tornadoes.
- Reports did not indicate injuries or significant damage as the vortex moved across urban terrain and dissipated within minutes.
- With the heat wave continuing, authorities kept high-temperature alerts in place and urged residents to hydrate and avoid peak sun exposure.