Tornado-like gust sends swags and umbrellas flying at busy Adelaide beach
Cabanas and swags were sent flying at a busy Adelaide beach on Saturday afternoon as a willy willy swept in, sending those in its path running for cover.
The tall tornado-like freak weather event appeared about 2pm, when Rapid Bay was packed with families enjoying the pristine waters on a warm summer day.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The willy willy sent various objects flying through the air as the small tornado-like gust crossed from the nearby campsite onto the beach.
Issi Schofield was one of dozens of beachgoers who stopped to marvel at the willy willy.
Speaking to 7NEWS, she said it was all over quickly.
“A few swags got caught in it first and everyone watched as it make its way to the water pretty quickly,” Schofield said.
“It took with it clothes, boogie boards, some beach umbrellas and CoolCabanas, going straight through where people were sitting on the beach.
There are no reports of damage or injury, and the rare event was over within a few minutes of it crossing onto the water.
“The best part was that it fizzled out on the water, everyone just went back to normal like nothing much had happened,” Schofield said.
Originally published on 7NEWS
