Massive Saharan dust plume heads toward U.S. as hurricane season heats up

The dust can affect air quality, particularly for people with asthma, allergies and other respiratory conditions.

Saharan dust helping prevent tropical development but is a spark coming?

Warm Atlantic waters and a heat dome could spark tropical development as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.

Why does the sky look hazy? Saharan dust has arrived in Central Texas. Here's what to know.

A large plume of Saharan dust has arrived in Texas, leading to hazy skies and a worsening of air quality through the week.
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Saharan dust is on the way to Florida bringing some weather changes

The eastern and central Caribbean are hot and dry! This is due to millions of dust particles suspended in the atmosphere. These particles have traveled thousands of miles from the Sahara Desert in ...

When will Saharan dust hit Texas? See its path as it moves in

A plume of Saharan dust is sweeping across Texas. See the map of where it is early Monday, June 29, 2026.

How to stay safe during Saharan dust

Health experts share simple ways to stay safe, protect your lungs and know when Saharan dust symptoms may need medical ...

Saharan dust returns to the Coastal Bend. Here’s how to protect your health

Doctors say the annual dust plume can trigger breathing problems, especially for people with asthma, pulmonary disease and ...
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Houston blanketed by Saharan dust, causing allergies & haze

Saharan Dust has arrived in Texas, causing milky skies, vibrant sunsets, and allergy flare-ups, while Tropical Storm Arthur’s ...