Local drivers pulled to the side of the road to observe the weather phenomenon, which is highly unusual for the region.
The sand whirlwind had been active for a couple of minutes – just long enough for a witness to capture the incident on video; the clip was later uploaded to social media.
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The tornado was short-lived and ended abruptly – the whirlwind rose into the air and quickly disappeared.
