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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.
Next Saharan Dust Surge Forecast To Arrive On Thursday
A significant surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move in across the Lesser Antilles on Wednesday night…
Saharan Dust Levels Fluctuate Over Next 10 Days
Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the remainder of the Lesser Antilles, are forecast to see moderate to…
High Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast Through End of Week
Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the remainder of the Lesser Antilles, are forecast to see high concentrations…
Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive On Tuesday
While the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) lingers near and at times across T&T, a surge of Saharan Dust…
Saharan Dust Forecast To Stay Generally North of T&T Over Next 7 Days
Air quality levels are forecast to improve over the next five to seven days as the Intertropical Convergence…
Another Saharan Dust Surge Forecast To Move On Thursday
On Tuesday, a moderate to high concentration dust plume is present across the Lesser Antilles, with higher concentrations…
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…