The dense dust … Just ask NASA. An abnormally large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa arrived in the Caribbean on Sunday after spending the past week crossing the Atlantic and is bound for the Gulf Coast. or redistributed. The dust plume, which has been traversing thousands of feet above the Atlantic ocean, arrived in central America earlier this week, covering the majority of the central and western Gulf of Mexico with haze engulfing the region. Another round of Saharan dust is expected to impact areas of Texas and the Louisiana Gulf Coast by mid-week, CNN meteorologists said, but it won't be as dense as the plume currently affecting the Southeast. A large plume of Saharan dust is seen reaching the eastern Caribbean on June 21, 2020. A large desert dust plume from the Sahara desert in north Africa is closing in on the United States. It's normal for Saharan dust to reach the US every hurricane season, but this year's cloud is historic, forecasters said. GULF OF MEXICO WATER DISCOLORATION AT FLORIDA BEACH WAS DUE TO STORM WATER, NOT SEWAGE, OFFICIALS SAY. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Georgians should also wear a face mask outside to keep dust particles out of the nose and mouth and to help prevent the spread of. We flew over this Saharan dust plume today in the west … A NASA satellite photo showed the cloud of dust over the Atlantic on Thursday, which the space agency described as "tremendous.". The plume can be seen in a deep orange and light pink blob on satellite imagery. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Kentucky AG Cameron responds to 'repugnant' personal attacks over Breonna Taylor case, Herschel Walker slams push for slavery reparations, accuses Democrats of 'pandering for a vote', Vietnam veteran's ID tag returned to North Dakota widow after found in Russia, Man facing 27 charges after viral video shows him doing burnouts and doughnuts on Maryland bridge.

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Amazing how large an area it covers!”, We flew over this Saharan dust plume today in the west central Atlantic. The cloud—which has been called the Godzilla Dust Cloud—forms annually but is significantly larger this year. “This is the most significant event in the past 50 years,” Pablo Méndez Lázaro, from the University of Puerto Rico’s School of Public Health, told the … SAHARAN DUST CLOUD MOVING ACROSS ATLANTIC MAY REACH GULF COAST NEXT WEEK. On June 21, astronaut Doug Hurlet tweeted a photo of the cloud, writing “We flew over this Saharan dust plume today in the west central Atlantic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE WEATHER COVERAGE FROM FOX NEWS. Georgia health officials say the dust is the densest it's been in 50-60 years. Market data provided by Factset. All rights reserved. Fox News host to Trump: Are you willing to condemn white supremacists? Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. (CNN)Georgia officials warned this weekend about potential health problems related to the Saharan dust cloud hovering over the state. The NHC said a second plume is also coming off Africa and making its way over the eastern Atlantic. All rights reserved. The dust can end up affecting air quality as far away as North and South America, but also plays an important ecological role, such as fertilizing soils in the Amazon and building beaches in the Caribbean. This storm is breath-taking. Saharan dust cloud covers parts of U.S. 02:04 What's been called the most significant dust cloud in 50 years has now shrouded the U.S. Gulf Coast in a thick, dusty haze. A large desert dust plume from the Sahara desert in north Africa is closing in on the United States. #SAL pic.twitter.com/yv2VW9LUYO, — Michael Lowry (@MichaelRLowry) June 24, 2020. Amazing how large an area it covers! The National Hurricane Center's (NHC) Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch said Sunday on Twitter the SAL plume reached the eastern Caribbean Sea and will continue spreading westward. The dust can cause eye, nose and throat irritation and those with allergies or asthma may experience wheezing. Daily MDR AOD of 1.66 shatters previous daily record of 1.13 set July 31, 2013. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. When indoors, residents should keep windows and doors closed and run their air conditioner with the fresh-air intake closed.

The Saharan dust is a mixture of sand and dust from the Sahara, a vast desert area that covers most of North Africa.

Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Another feature that comes with these massive dust clouds is really beautiful sunrises and sunsets as the sun reflects off of the dust. “Conditions are dangerous in many Caribbean islands.”, The ongoing Saharan #dust outbreak across the tropical Atlantic is *by far* the most extreme of the MODIS satellite record -- our most detailed, continuous record of global dust back to 2002. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Legal Statement. The dust does typically hamper the formation of tropical cyclones and hurricane strengthening. But this year, the cloud could clearly be seen from space. pic.twitter.com/JVGyo8LAXI, — Col. Doug Hurley (@Astro_Doug) June 21, 2020, Kingsbarn Taps BlackRock Executive as Chief Investment Officer, Must Read Resources for Retailers & Restauranteurs, Asian markets mixed in early trade, Tokyo edges up after trading outage, Exclusive: U.S. gaming platform Roblox prepares to go public - sources, U.S. airlines face grim winter, with or without a bailout, An Inside Look At Bill And Melinda Gates’ Marriage, Amazon reports over 19,000, or 1.44%, of U.S. frontline employees had COVID-19, Coronavirus stimulus: House passes revised HEROES Act, putting more pressure on White House, 5-star freshman RB Demarkcus Bowman transferring from Clemson just two games into season, zeroUV - Retro Round Sunglasses for Men Women with, Trump awaiting results after top aide contracts COVID-19, Hope Hicks Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Traveling With Trump, Report: Coronavirus has been a gift to dictators, How To Instantly Get A Dog To Stop Barking, Hope Hicks, top White House official tests positive for coronavirus, PHOTOS: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — A look back, Melania Moments You Need To Take A Closer Look At, Subway bread isn't bread, Irish court says, American cyclist Quinn Simmons suspended for pro-Trump comments on Twitter, Republican Texas Governor Shuts Down Absentee Ballot Drop-Off Sites, 29 Wedding Photos That Went Horribly Wrong, Democrats, preferring to risk COVID than losing to Trump, are shifting away from voting by mail, Polish divers hope Nazi shipwreck holds key to Amber Room treasure, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert is arriving along the U.S. Gulf Coast this week after traveling across the Atlantic Ocean. Market data provided by Factset.

The Sahara, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica , … According to NOAA, very dry and dusty air known as the Saharan Air Layer (SAL) forms over the Sahara Desert during the late spring, summer and early fall, which then moves over the tropical Atlantic. Georgia health officials urged residents to limit time spent outdoors if it appears dusty or hazy. Although the cloud has already worsened air quality in the United States, the dry and warm air of the dust plume tends to inhibit the development of hurricanes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The most notable thing about the dust plume is what it looks like from space. As of Sunday, the NHC is not forecasting any activity in the Atlantic Basin for at least the next week. The Georgia Department of Public Health said Saturday the dust cloud is expected to hang around for the next few days and people, especially those with chronic lung conditions, should protect themselves. Dramatic sunsets can be expected across the South this week.

©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. The largest and thickest cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa in decades has made it to the U.S. and will reach portions of the Ohio Valley today. Georgia officials issued a warning Saturday about potential health problems related to the Saharan dust cloud hovering over the state, telling residents to protect themselves. New York City reopens elementary schools despite hiccups, Channel 4 News: Trump campaign tried to dissuade Black Americans from voting in 2016, The historic Saharan dust plume is darkening skies in the Caribbean and will soon stretch into the US.