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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.
Fluctuating Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast For T&T
Over the next ten days, Saharan Dust levels are forecast to fluctuate, increasing generally after the passages of…
Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast From Wednesday
Saharan Dust levels are forecast to increase from Wednesday following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto over the…
Mild to Moderate Saharan Dust Forecast From Tomorrow
Saharan Dust levels continue to remain high north of T&T and across much of the Atlantic, with concentrations…
Saharan Dust Forecast To Increase This Upcoming Week
Saharan Dust levels continue to remain high north of T&T and across much of the Atlantic, with concentrations…
Saharan Dust Forecast to Linger Through End of July
Saharan Dust levels continue to remain high north of T&T and across much of the Atlantic. While dust…
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…