Saharan Dust Is Making a Return This Weekend. What It Means for South Florida

Saharan dust is making a return this weekend. What it means for South Florida

Throughout the early half of the hurricane season into August, you will hear meteorologists talk about Saharan dust.

Red haze over the Sunshine State: Massive Sahara dust plume jolts Florida with dangers and dramatic skies

A Saharan dust plume larger than the continental U.S. is advancing toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, arriving earlier and more intensely than usual. Health experts warn of respiratory risks due to PM2.5 particles, urging vulnerable populations to limit outdoor activity. Satellite data shows the plume spanning... Continue reading...