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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 Surge Of Saharan Dust Arrives Late Sunday Across T&T
Air quality is set to improve over the next few days, ahead of a surge of Saharan Dust forecast to arrive by late Sunday across T&T.
Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive Late Sunday Into Monday
Fluctuating Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to affect T&T over the next 10 days, with higher concentrations remaining north.
Next Surge Of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive On Monday
Saharan Dust levels are forecast to continue fluctuating between mild and moderate levels across Trinidad and Tobago, with…
Fluctuating Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast Over Next 10 Days
Saharan Dust levels are forecast to continue fluctuating between moderate and high levels across Trinidad and Tobago through…
New Surge Of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive By Sunday Night
Saharan Dust levels are forecast to continue fluctuating between mild and moderate levels across Trinidad and Tobago until…
Fluctuating Saharan Dust Concentrations Forecast Across T&T
Saharan Dust levels are forecast to continue fluctuating between mild and moderate levels across Trinidad and Tobago until…
Significant Saharan Dust Surge Forecast To Arrive By Thursday
While improvement is forecast over the next day or so, a significant Saharan Dust surge looms to the…
Saharan Dust Concentrations Continue To Fluctuate Across T&T
If you’ve noticed the hazy skies increased today (Saturday) and questioning whether it could be Saharan Dust or…
Saharan Dust Concentrations To Gradually Decrease Across T&T Until Saturday
Tropical waves and the Intertropical Convergence Zone are forecast to keep Trinidad and Tobago relatively shielded from dense…
Significant Saharan Dust Plume Set To Affect Lesser Antilles From Today
Islands across the Lesser Antilles are bracing for a high-concentration surge of Saharan Dust that is set to…