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Category: Saharan Dust

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.

Posted in Saharan Dust

Saharan Dust Continues To Affect T&T, Windward Islands As La Soufrière Erupts

Sunday, 11 April 2021, 13:22
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Significant Concentrations of Saharan Dust Across T&T Into Next Week

Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 15:50
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Two Surges of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive This Week

Monday, 29 March 2021, 12:00
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Next Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive In 7 Days

Monday, 22 March 2021, 0:50
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Brief Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive On Wednesday

Tuesday, 2 March 2021, 15:59
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More Saharan Dust Surges For T&T, Windward Islands

Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 18:55
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Significant Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast To Affect T&T, Lesser Antilles

Friday, 19 February 2021, 17:21
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Significant Surge of Saharan Dust Moving Off African Coast

Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 15:26
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Brief Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast For T&T

Saturday, 13 February 2021, 23:23
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No Major Surges of Saharan Dust Forecast For T&T Over Next 7 Days

Sunday, 7 February 2021, 7:46
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Surges Of Saharan Dust Forecast Over Next 5 Days

Thursday, 28 January 2021, 18:36
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Saharan Dust Forecast To Remain Across T&T This Week

Sunday, 24 January 2021, 20:10

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