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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 To Remain Minimal Into Next Week
Trinidad and Tobago, as well as most of the Eastern Caribbean, is forecast to experience a fairly dust-free…
No Significant Saharan Dust Forecast Across T&T Over Next 10 Days
Occasional mild surges of Saharan Dust are forecast through the upcoming weekend, but tropical cyclone activity north of…
No Major Saharan Dust Surges Forecast For T&T Through End of September
Occasional mild to moderate surges of Saharan Dust are forecast to move across the region over the next…
Saharan Dust Concentrations To Decline Through The Week
After somewhat of a dusty start to September, Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to decline from Wednesday, with…
Saharan Dust Concentrations To Increase Across T&T This Weekend
Following the passage of Tropical Wave 39 on Friday, a surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move…
Tropical Activity To Keep Saharan Dust Mainly North of T&T Through Next 10 Days
Saharan Dust levels are on the decline across Trinidad and Tobago as the Intertropical Convergence Zone/Monsoon Trough lifts…
Major Surge of Saharan Dust To Remain Across T&T, Lesser Antilles This Week
Saharan Dust levels are already on the increase across parts of the Leewards, with a major surge of…
Next Major Surge of Saharan Dust Set To Arrive Next Week
While mild to occasionally moderate dust levels are forecast to take Trinidad, Tobago, and the remainder of the…
Mild to Moderate Saharan Dust Concentrations Forecast To Linger Across T&T
A mild to moderate surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago, as well…
Mild Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast To Kick Off August
Trinidad and Tobago has had relatively dust-free days for much of this past week, and these conditions are…