If you were a fan of “Sharknado,” then you are sure to love this midwestern spin on zany-themed tornados.
Some people are calling it the “Corn Devil,” which is a respectable name in its own right, but not as good as coining it a “Cornado.” It might not be as shocking or violent as a tornado full of sharks, though it still does pack a punch, especially for those corn-loving Midwesterners.
If you’ve ever driven out west through the likes of Iowa, Kansas, or Nebraska, you’ve probably been surprised how flat the states are, and how much of that flat land is taken up by cornfields. It’s honestly surprising that we don’t hear about “Cornados” more often considering how much of the United States is covered in corn fields.
And if you are wondering how a dust devil forms (or in this case, a “Cornado”), it is actually the result of a weather phenomenon. Hotter parts of ground actually manage to heat up the air that is above it, which makes a portion of the air warmer than the rest of the air.
When a pocket of air is hotter than that around it, it helps foster an unstable environment, and causes the surface air to rush up into the sky. That surface air moving straight up creates a vertical movement of air, thus forming the dust devil.
But enough of science time, you are here to see a tornado full of corn, so look no further.
“Watch out for the corn devil! The NWS office in Topeka, KS, shared this video of a dust devil swirling through a cornfield, tossing stalks into the air.”
I just hope that the “Corn Kid” gets to see this video.
I know he’s probably into corn more for the taste (and the fact that it has the juice), but hopefully he can get some enjoyment out of seeing corn fly around in the air in a circle.
I know I did…
