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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.
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…
Fluctuating Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast For T&T
Over the next ten days, Saharan Dust levels are forecast to fluctuate, increasing generally after the passages of…
Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast From Wednesday
Saharan Dust levels are forecast to increase from Wednesday following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto over the…
Mild to Moderate Saharan Dust Forecast From Tomorrow
Saharan Dust levels continue to remain high north of T&T and across much of the Atlantic, with concentrations…
Saharan Dust Forecast To Increase This Upcoming Week
Saharan Dust levels continue to remain high north of T&T and across much of the Atlantic, with concentrations…