A dust devil was spotted from the Edison Bridge in Fort Myers Sunday afternoon.
Dust devils aren't common here in Florida but are possible when dry and warm conditions are in place, like we have seen recently in the Gulf Coast.
Dust devils are most common on dry, clear, and warmer days. As the sun begins to heat the surface, rising air begins to ascend. This creates an area of lower pressure. Air at the surface rushes in to replace the warmer air rising creating an engine. Vertical wind shear can help the rotation process creating a dust devil.
Dust devils tend to weaking in nature, but wind speeds can reach as high as 60 mph.
If one is spotted, view from a safe distance and never move into the path of a dust devil.
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