Saharan dust has already landed in the United States, and now a larger plume is headed for Florida as well. But what is Saharan dust, and what could it do once it arrives? Here’s what you need to know ...

(WGHP) – A plume of dust from the Sahara desert has been traveling across the Atlantic Ocean making its way to the United States over the last few days. NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite has been tracking ...

RULED OUT WITH THAT SYSTEM BACK TOWARD THE WEST AND YES, THE TROPICS ARE BEGINNING TO HEAT UP. IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR, BUT SO FAR, TROPICAL SEASON HAS BEEN A LITTLE BIT LOW AND THAT’S BEEN ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It’s hard to miss on most satellite views this time of year. Dust from the Saharan Desert typically swarms the tropical Atlantic and plays a major role in the first half of our ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- This week, southeast Texas could be impacted by a thick plume of Saharan dust. In addition to the hazy skyline, Saharan dust can reduce air quality, affecting those with ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A plume of Saharan dust is on its way to Florida, and it’s about to make its mark on skies across the Sunshine State —including here in the Tampa Bay area. These recurring ...

We consistently talk about the Saharan dust during hurricane season, but do you really know what it is and what it does? You may be surprised at its many impacts. Dr. Kirt Knobelspiesse, a NASA ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- On Monday, the ABC13 Weather Team was monitoring a cloud of Saharan dust that was located over the Gulf of Mexico. Traveling all the way from the west coast of Africa, this ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Most summers, dust from the Saharan Desert makes its way into Central Texas and creates beautiful sunrises and sunsets. But the dust can also create health problems for some people ...

The Madden Julian Oscillation, by it's full name, is one of our "intra-seasonal" mechanisms we track to monitor for the potential for tropical development. The MJO is an organized wave of showers and ...

COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL) — A plume of Saharan dust will move toward the southeastern U.S this week and next week. States across the Southeast will notice a little more haze in the atmosphere but the ...

A quick look to the skies of the United States in recent days could yield anything from Canadian wildfire smoke to the Aurora Borealis. Saharan dust will be added to the list over the next few days.