A massive Saharan dust cloud is impacting the Caribbean with poor air quality and is projected to reach the southeastern US, prompting health advisories and potential weather implications.

“This is the biggest Saharan dust plume that we've seen so far this year. It is very common to see large plumes of Saharan dust coming across the Atlantic toward the United States in June and ...

The Saharan Air Layer can be 2 to 2.5 miles thick, starting about one mile above the surface. Interactive map: Check air quality in Daytona Beach area When does Saharan Air Layer normally occur?

Saharan dust clouds typically travel across the ocean in late spring and summer. This one was visible during a vibrant sunrise at Midtown Beach in Palm Beach, Florida, on June 27, 2024.

ALL RIGHT, IT IS 818. LET’S BRING IN FIRST WARNING, METEOROLOGIST KELLIANNE KLASS AS WE START TALKING ABOUT THE RAIN TODAY AND THE SAHARAN DUST IS GOING TO BE EXPERIENCING THE WORST OF THAT TODAY.

A mix of smoke and dust is blanketing parts of Georgia this week, as wildfire smoke in Canada and a wave of Saharan dust converge in the atmosphere over the southeastern U.S. The U.S ...

A mix of smoke and dust is blanketing parts of Georgia this week, as wildfire smoke in Canada and a wave of Saharan dust converge in the atmosphere over the southeastern U.S. The U.S ...

A mix of smoke and dust is blanketing parts of Georgia this week, as wildfire smoke in Canada and a wave of Saharan dust converge in the atmosphere over the southeastern U.S. The U.S ...

Clouds of Saharan dust, originating in North Africa, have made their way across the Alantic Ocean and are impacting states along the Gulf of Mexico this week. Skip to Main Content Skip to footer.

A massive plume of Saharan dust about 2,000 miles wide from west to east is headed for Florida. The dust is expected to reach the Gulf Coast, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lee County, as ...

The last time Saharan dust made its appearance was at the end of June 2024. It is most active during June, July, and August. So right on time, Saharan dust will return for Friday and Saturday.

A large plume of Saharan dust, approximately 2,000 miles wide, is moving towards Sarasota-Manatee and is expected to arrive as early as Wednesday, June 3. The dust plume, while large, is not ...