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Pasadena, MD 21122
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- Dust Devil
- A small atmospheric vortex not associated with a thunderstorm, which is made visible by a rotating cloud of dust or debris (dust whirl). Dust devils form in response to surface heating during fair, hot weather; they are most frequent in arid or semi-arid regions.
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Hourly Forecast for Pasadena, MD 21122
| Time | Conditions | Sky Cover | Chance of Precip. | Heat Index Wind Chill | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 11, 2012 | |||||
| 1 am |
40° F
| 100% | 92% | 40° F | From N 2 mph |
| 2 am |
39° F
| 100% | 92% | 39° F | From ESE 3 mph |
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