Tropics Impact: Here’s when the First Saharan Dust Plume Is Set to Arrive in Central Florida

Impact with Saharan Dust for South Florida

The dust will persist for the next few days.

Saharan dust: what Floridians should know

FPREN | By Irene Sans The first large plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Florida. These tiny particles travel thousands of miles through the Saharan Air Layer (SAL), which is located between half and 3.5 miles from the surface. Sahara dust has been found in virtually all parts of the globe—even atop glaciers at or near both poles. On average, a new plume or layer arrives in the Western Hemisphere about once a week or every other week, but…

Massive cloud of Saharan dust moving into Central Florida

While it might sound crazy, it is actually a common occurrence, especially during the summer months.

Massive Saharan dust cloud headed for Florida: What to know about the annual event

The dust mass, which forms in the Sahara Desert in northern Africa and blows thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, is forecast to arrive in Florida this week.

Massive Saharan Dust Cloud Headed For US, Florida Warned Of ‘Dirty Rain’: What's Happening?

A smaller plume reached Florida over the weekend and lingered into Monday while a more intense wave is now approaching.

Florida residents warned ‘dirty rain’ could fall as large Saharan dust plume is making its way to area

A large wave of Saharan dust making its way across the Atlantic Basin is forecast to arrive in the U.S. later this week, impacting the Southeast with hazy skies and "dirty rain." Saharan dust has taken over nearly the entire Atlantic Basin, according to NOAA satellites.