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Viral Video Captures Dust Devil in Florencio Varela as Heat Wave Grips Buenos Aires Province

Meteorologists say extreme ground heating in very dry air produced the brief vortex rather than any storm.

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.