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Saharan Dust Swirls Into South Florida; Experts Advise Residents to Limit Time Outdoors
- Saharan dust arrived in South Florida today, creating thick haze and impacting air quality across the region.
- This dust cloud originated from the Sahara Desert, traveling across the Atlantic Ocean and routinely reaching Florida each summer.
- Experts warned residents to limit outdoor activities and advised those working outside to wear face masks to reduce respiratory risks.
- Officials measured high levels of particulate matter, noting the dust particles are very small and easily inhaled, which poses risks especially to people with asthma.
- The dust is expected to linger for several days, maintaining health concerns and haze, with some isolated storms possible after 2 p.m., but no landfall threat in Texas from related weather systems.
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Saharan dust swirls into South Florida; experts advise residents to limit time outdoors
By Phil Ferro, Rubén Rosario Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WSVN) — A dusty day across South Florida, caused by the latest wave of dust from Africa, prompted experts to issue a health warning to local residents. The Saharan dust has arrived to the Sunshine State, so experts caution some residents to limit their time outdoors. Cameras show haze hovering over downtown Miami, Friday afternoon. This is what the dust looks like when …
Pop-up downpours & dusty skies possible
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY: Spotty afternoon downpours possibleSAHARAN DUST: Light to moderate haze Sunday through Wednesday GULF DEVELOPMENT: Minimal impacts to Texas CoastJULY 4: Hot & humid. Small chance (20%) downpoursFORECASTSUNDAYWe’ve had a good run at coastal showers reaching San Antonio the last few days. Sunday poses a slightly better chance (20%) of a rogue shower making it to San Antonio, but most of us will be dry.Otherwise, just wa…
Saharan dust blows across South Florida; experts warn citizens to limit time outside - Miamistandard News
MIAMI — A dusty day in South Florida was caused by the latest wave of dust from Africa, prompting scientists to issue a health warning to locals. The Saharan dust has arrived in the Sunshine State, and experts advise citizens to restrict their time outside. Cameras show smog lingering over downtown Miami on Friday afternoon. This is what the dust looks like when it covers the area. Cassandra Gaston is an Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Scienc…
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