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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 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,…
Mid-Week Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to increase by mid-week following the passage of Tropical Wave 17, with mild…
Saharan Dust Concentrations Forecast To Increase Next Week Across T&T
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to briefly decrease through the next 72 hours following the passage of Tropical…
Moderate Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast Across T&T
After midnight, Saharan Dust concentrations began to increase across Trinidad and Tobago, with moderate concentrations now present across…
Saharan Dust Forecast To Return Across T&T From Today
After dust-free days due to periods of heavy rainfall, Saharan Dust levels are set to increase across Trinidad…
Mild Concentrations of Saharan Dust Forecast Across T&T Over Next 10 Days
While mild concentrations of Saharan Dust are forecast to remain across T&T, our next dust surge is forecast by the middle of next week.
Saharan Dust Forecast To Increase Across T&T Overnight
Saharan Dust levels are forecast to increase across Trinidad and Tobago from Saturday night and remain at elevated levels through mid-June.
High-Concentration Saharan Dust Surge Forecast This Weekend
Forecast models continue to indicate Saharan Dust will increase significantly across Trinidad, Tobago, and the Eastern Caribbean from…
Next Major Surge of Saharan Dust Forecast by End of Next Week
Forecast models continue to indicate Saharan Dust will remain at mild to minimal levels across Trinidad, Tobago, and…