Dust devil sweeps onto NASCAR track at Watkins Glen, topples spectator tent during race
A dust devil formed and crossed the racing surface at Watkins Glen International in upstate New York during a NASCAR event on May 10, 2026, according to WeatherNation footage. High winds associated with the phenomenon knocked a spectator tent onto the course. The incident was captured on video and posted by the weather outlet.
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- ✓A dust devil was recorded at Watkins Glen International during a NASCAR race on May 10, 2026. (WeatherNation video)
- ✓High winds associated with the dust devil knocked a tent onto the racing surface. (WeatherNation video)
- ✓The incident occurred at Watkins Glen, New York. (WeatherNation description)
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- May 11, 2026 at 11:07 AM PDT
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