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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 Arrives On Wednesday
Air quality, mainly across Trinidad, has substantially improved following the passage of Tropical Wave 02 on Sunday into…
Saharan Dust To Remain Across Lesser Antilles This Week
Following a major surge of Saharan Dust across T&T this past week, dust levels will be substantially less…
Major Surge Of Saharan Dust Moving Across Lesser Antilles
May into June is generally the peak of Saharan Dust surges moving across Trinidad, Tobago, and the Lesser…
Significant Surge of Saharan Dust To Arrive Late Monday
Tropical Wave 01 is set to usher in a prolonged surge of Saharan Dust across the Lesser Antilles…
Brief Surge of Saharan Dust, Volcanic Smoke From The Canary Islands To Affect T&T
Over the next four, the usual haze typically attributed to Saharan Dust will be mixed with volcanic gases…
A Mix Of Saharan Dust & Volcanic Smoke From Cumbre Vieja To Continue Affecting T&T
Over the next several days, the usual haze typically attributed to Saharan Dust will be mixed with volcanic…
Major Saharan Dust Outbreak Ongoing, Higher Concentrations Forecast Over Next 48 Hours
Concentrations of Saharan Dust are forecast to increase across the region, even with already significant concentrations of Saharan…