If you find yourself reaching for a tissue this week -- or your phone to post yet another awesome sunset pic to Instagram -- thank the Saharan dust
The much-anticipated Saharan dust plume is now making its more than 5,000-mile trek across the Atlantic to the United States.
The thick dust is clearly visible on satellite imagery, too. You can make it out by the brown sheen spreading off the African coast. It's so dense it's making it almost hard to tell where the continent ends and the ocean begins!Today's view of a large Saharan dust plume.— CIRA June 19, 2020 Forecast models call for this swath of dust, straight from the Saharan Desert and carried by the east-to-west Trade Winds, to arrive in the Southeast US beginning on Wednesday of this week.
— NWS Eastern Region June 19, 2020 If you haven't heard your friends talking about this"mysterious" Saharan dust plume supposedly adding yet another layer to 2020, then you've certainly seen it all over social media this past week. It's the only thing people are talking about in the world of weather. This Saharan dust plume blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa is nothing new, or even special to 2020.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A Plume of Saharan Dust is Expected to Create Colorful Sunsets in Parts of the U.S.Select states will experience gorgeous hues of yellow, orange, and red.
Read more »
What's the Difference Between Sunburn and Sun Poisoning?The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can affect your skin in several ways. Learn the difference between sunburn, sun poisoning and sun allergy.
Read more »
New Music Friday: The Hottest Songs and Albums of the WeekThe best of NewMusicFriday featuring johnlegend, bts_bighit and shakira! 🎶
Read more »
Poll: Favorite Project on Top Dance/Electronic Albums ChartVote for your favorite LP currently in the top 10 of Billboard&39;s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart the week of June 15.
Read more »