Seasonal winds transport millions of tons of Saharan dust across the Atlantic, affecting weather in the southeastern U.S. This dust, carried in a phenomenon known as the Saharan Air Layer (SAL), can alter atmospheric conditions, creating vivid sunrises and sunsets while potentially suppressing hurricane development. Recent meteorological observations indicate a thin SAL impacting Florida, with another denser layer anticipated in the coming week, though predictions are uncertain. While this dust enriches visual conditions, it may also dry the atmosphere, complicating storm formations over the Atlantic.
Clouds of Saharan dust crossing the Atlantic could lead to vivid sunrises and sunsets in the southeastern U.S. while potentially affecting local weather.
The Saharan Air Layer (SAL), occurring between late spring and early fall, carries dust across the Atlantic, impacting weather and visibility in North America.
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