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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.
Major Saharan Dust Surge To Arrive Over The Weekend
The Saharan Dust is already here, but concentrations are forecast to increase over the weekend, rivaling the intensity…
Major Surge of Saharan Dust To Arrive By Mid-Saturday
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to increase from Wednesday, though forecast rainfall may temper air quality impacts. However,…
Surge of Saharan Dust Moves In Across T&T
As forecast, a mild to moderate surge of Saharan Dust is now moving across Trinidad and Tobago. Fires,…
Saharan Dust To Increase Towards End Of Upcoming Week
A mild to moderate surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago from Thursday.…
Saharan Dust Concentrations To Increase This Weekend
A mild to moderate surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago into the…
Saharan Dust Forecast: Air Quality Outlook for Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, along with the remainder of the Lesser Antilles, are forecast to experience fairly good air…
Significant Saharan Dust Surge To Arrive Across T&T, Lesser Antilles
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to significantly increase from Saturday evening, with air quality and visibility set to…
Saharan Dust Concentrations Declining, Next Surge A Week Away
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to gradually reduce into the coming week, with some relatively dust-free days expected.…
Saharan Dust Update: Air Quality Levels Hit Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups
Saharan Dust concentrations are at their peak today, with air quality levels between moderate and unhealthy for sensitive…
Next Saharan Dust Surge To Arrive Tonight
The already degraded air quality across T&T is set to get worse tonight as Saharan Dust levels increase…