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AUSTIN, Texas — As you start your workweek here in Central Texas, you may note a slight haze as you are out and about. This is due to the first significant plume ofThe haze is expected to linger throughout Monday and Tuesday but will dissipate more on Wednesday and Thursday .
For a majority of the population, the haze is welcomed, as dust particles actually help combat humidity in the atmosphere by absorbing moisture. But for a smaller population of Texans with respiratory problems, Saharan dust can be an issue. For Monday, the air quality index is in the"moderate" threshold. If you are sensitive to dust or air pollutants in general, limit your time outdoors for less exposure.
As the rays of sunlight pass through the atmosphere, it scatters the light, creating hues of red, orange and yellow. The dust, which is made up of iron oxides and minerals, enhances these colors even more. The forecast calls for another plume of dust entering the Gulf on Friday, which will linger into the upcoming weekend. Hurricane Beryl is forecast to push towards the Yucatan Peninsula and Bay of Campeche by this weekend too.
Saharan dust will cause haze on Monday and Tuesday. Tracking Hurricane Beryl in the southern Caribbean.
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