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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.
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…
Moderate Saharan Dust Concentrations Across T&T
Moderate concentrations of Saharan Dust remain across Trinidad and Tobago into the weekend, while higher dust levels are…
High Saharan Dust Concentrations Moving Across Leewards, North of T&T
A high concentration Saharan Dust surge is moving across the northern Caribbean region, with high dust levels approaching…
2023’s First Major Surge of Saharan Dust To Move Across Caribbean Region Next Week
A mild to moderate concentration surge of Saharan Dust is forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago tonight…
Elevated Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast To Remain Across T&T
A high concentration surge of Saharan Dust moved across Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, with peak concentrations now…
Next Surge of Saharan Dust Arrives by Sunday
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to briefly decrease on Friday into the weekend with the passages of Tropical…
Surges of Saharan Dust Forecast To Follow Tropical Waves
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to increase following Tropical Waves 19 and 20 during the forecast period. —…
Saharan Dust Moving Across T&T, Lesser Antilles
Saharan Dust concentrations are at their peak on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 with some improvement expected associated with…
Significant Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast To Arrive Overnight
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to significantly increase overnight tonight (Wednesday), with initial peak concentrations forecast on Thursday,…