Dust Devil Transforms into Landspout in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, New Mexico, witnessed an extraordinary weather event on May 29th, 2025. Armando Bratcher captured a video of a dust devil evolving into a landspout, a rare phenomenon. The video, shared by AccuWeather, shows the dust devil's gradual transformation into a more defined, rotating column of air that reached the ground. "Sis, come look at this!" exclaims Bratcher in the video, expressing surprise at the spectacle. The landspout, though visually impressive, did not cause any reported damage. This event highlights the unpredictable nature of New Mexico's weather and the power of nature. The video's popularity underscores the public's fascination with such meteorological events.