Only a day after a large dust devil appeared near downtown Fort Myers , another one was seen off McGregor Boulevard on Monday.
The latest was caught on camera near MarineMax along McGregor Blvd, at A and W Bulb Road.
While dust devils are rare in Florida, they can form under the right conditions — specifically during stretches of dry, warm weather like we've experienced recently along the Gulf Coast.
Dust devils typically develop on clear, dry, and sunny days. As sunlight heats the ground, pockets of warm air rise, creating areas of low pressure. Cooler surface air rushes in to replace the rising air, generating a spinning motion. When vertical wind shear is present, it can further organize and strengthen the rotation, leading to the formation of a dust devil.
Although most dust devils are relatively weak, some can produce wind speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
If you spot one, it’s important to keep a safe distance and avoid walking or driving into its path.
Video below: Dust devil seen from the Edison Bridge