Sandstorm was not in the center of the tornado. He knew that was where people would expect him to be. Particularly people who have invisible shields to try to trap him.

The bald man was to the left of center, the sand in the tornado wrapping around his body before continuing to swirl on. He waved to Derric as the young Atlantean passed by.

Then the tornado started spinning faster and louder, hiding Sandstorm as he moved to another spot in his creation.