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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.
Saharan Dust Forecast Through End of July For T&T
Saharan Dust levels across the Main Development Region have reached the climatological peak for the year, with significant…
Significant Saharan Dust Forecast to Stay North of T&T This Week
While the Atlantic is experiencing its most significant Saharan Dust outbreak in the past two years, dust levels…
Moderate to High Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast Across T&T
Elevated concentrations of Saharan Dust are forecast to continue affecting Trinidad and Tobago over the next ten days,…
Saharan Dust Forecast to Increase from Thursday
A moderate to high-concentration surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move in from late Thursday, with peak…
Saharan Dust Surges Forecast To Follow Disturbances, Tropical Waves
Moderate surges of Saharan Dust continue to trail tropical waves and disturbances in the Atlantic, with T&T set…
Significant Saharan Dust Forecast From Tonight
High concentrations of Saharan Dust are still affecting T&T, but with the forecast movement of tropical waves and…
Saharan Dust Forecast To Stay Mostly North of T&T
High concentrations of Saharan Dust are still affecting T&T, but with the forecast movement of tropical waves and…
Significant Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast From Monday Evening
A major surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago and the southern Windwards…
Saharan Dust Forecast To Remain Elevated, Next Surge By Tuesday
While tropical waves continue to traverse the region, bringing periods of rainfall, elevated levels of Saharan Dust remain…
Saharan Dust Forecast To Remain Elevated Into Weekend
Following a fairly wet couple of days, Trinidad and Tobago is forecast to experience elevated levels of Saharan…