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The latest information on Saharan Dust plumes moving across the Atlantic, as well as your latest air quality index updates.
Saharan Dust, contrary to popular belief, is a year-round phenomenon with several mechanisms for surges beginning in Western Africa, traveling as far west as the United States.
These plumes of dust regularly move across Trinidad, Tobago, and the Eastern Caribbean reducing visibility and triggering several health impacts.
Saharan Dust Concentrations Forecast To Fluctuate Across T&T Over Next 7 Days
Air quality levels are gradually improving across Trinidad and Tobago as Tropical Wave 04 nears the region. However,…
Significant Surge of Saharan Dust Moving Across T&T, Windwards
A significant surge of Saharan Dust is moving across the Windward Islands, including Trinidad and Tobago. Air quality…
Significant Surge of Saharan Dust To Begin Affecting T&T, Lesser Antilles This Weekend
A significant surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles, including Trinidad and Tobago,…
Another Saharan Dust Surge Forecast This Weekend
Trinidad and Tobago is set to get some brief respite from the dense Saharan Dust that moved across…
Even With Rains, Saharan Dust Sticks Around
As the Intertropical Convergence Zone lingers just south of Trinidad and Tobago, forecast rainfall will improve air quality.…
Fluctuating Saharan Dust Concentrations Forecast For T&T Over Next 10 Days
Short-lived surges of Saharan Dust are forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago over the next ten days,…
Brief Saharan Dust Surge Forecast Early This Week
A brief surge of Saharan Dust is set to return to Trinidad and Tobago Monday through Tuesday. Based…
First Saharan Dust Surge For 2025 To Arrive Tonight
Saharan Dust is set to return to Trinidad and Tobago tonight, and concentrations are forecast to increase this…
Saharan Dust Concentrations To Marginally Increase End of Week
In November, Saharan Dust levels are, on average, at their lowest concentrations across the Atlantic Ocean. While dust…
Short-Lived Saharan Dust Surge From Thursday into Weekend
As we head into November, we’re approaching the time of year when Saharan Dust levels are typically at…