A significant weather event is unfolding this week as a massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert is heading toward the southeastern United States. This annual occurrence, part of the ...

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 ...

Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-5551 ... The plume was estimated to be roughly the size of the lower 48 in the United States, recorded as one of the larger Sahara Dust storms tracked.

A plume of Saharan dust has moved into South Florida Thursday. This is not the first time this season, but it is the thickest we’ve seen yet. This will continue to give us milky or cloudy ...

The dust traveled across the Atlantic from the Sahara Desert. Dust in the atmosphere helps prevent the formation or strengthening ... Saharan dust storm over Florida now; Hurricane Center all quiet.

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, ...

MIAMI — Flash flooding in south Florida is expected to give way to brilliant sunsets later this week as Saharan dust is forecast to arrive in the state after being blown across the Atlantic.

Dust from the Sahara Desert, once a massive lake, travels across the Atlantic Ocean. This dust, rich in potassium and iron ...

A massive cloud of dust that has traveled thousands of miles from the Sahara Desert is expected to reach Florida as early as the afternoon of June 4 before spreading through the Gulf Coast and ...

Dust from the Sahara Desert, once a massive lake, travels across the Atlantic Ocean. This dust, rich in potassium and iron from dead diatoms, fertilizes the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon River then ...

NOAA started tracking the annual dust storms about 20 years ago. According to the National Weather Service, July 2024 was nearly 60%-70% dustier than usual, which made it rough for those with ...