We just learned about the dust devil.
Another type of whirlwind is a fire whirl.
A fire whirl has a core that is on fire, and a pocket of spinning air.
It can get very hot, up to 2,000 °F, the wind speeds can get up to 100 mph, and they can last for an hour or more.
(from: wikipedia - fire whirl)
Kid Facts - Blast from the past: Stationary Front
