Whirlwinds of Change: London's Unlikely Weather Event A small whirlwind made an unexpected appearance in Greenwich park on Sunday as Londoners basked in warm sunshine.
Dubbed a "dust devil," this intense but brief weather phenomenon caught pedestrians off guard, with some scrambling to get out of its path.
Dust devils are not uncommon on warm days, but their sudden arrival often surprises people. In this case, the whirlwind swirled through the park, picking up leaves and debris in its wake.