Sahara Dust

[william webster]

Plumes of Saharan dust could impact air quality, sunsets over Florida — FOX Weather

The FOX Forecast Center is tracking several rounds of Saharan dust that could be robust enough to make the more than 5,000-mile journey from Africa to Florida.

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[windeguy]

July 3, 2023​

Sahara dust​

The Sahara cloud of dust has been hovering over the Dominican Republic since last Saturday. This makes the sky appear very hazy and grayish. The dust cloud will make it even warmer and people with allergies will suffer more from the air. The broad cloud from the African desert will float around for between 7 and 9 days and will have a lot of influence on the weather in Dominican territory. According to meteorological analyst and television presenter Jean Suriel, the wind chill rises significantly these days due to the dust from the Sahara. Little rain is expected these days, with the population being recommended to stay hydrated and not to expose themselves to radiation from the sun. People who develop allergic processes from these particles floating in the air are also advised to drink plenty of water and fluids and have anti-allergy medication on hand.​

 

[cavok]

Ever since I moved here 17 years ago, I started having sneeze attacks and watery, itchy eyes. Never before had any allergies. Until the last couple years, I never heard any mention of Saraha dust. Now I know what the problem is.

 

[NALs]

Wear a mask and they sell drops that soothes the eye itch and remove the redness.

 

[cavok]

I have drops for my eyes and Zyrtec works well for the sneeze attacks. No way I am ever going to voluntarily wear a mask again.

 

[william webster]

Looking at the horizon this afternoon, I don't see much Sahara Dust...... quite clear

 

[cavok]

Clear today in Cabarete, also

 

[windeguy]

Less dusty today in Cabarete. Just had a shower.

 

[william webster]

Yes
Nice showers this morning in Cabrera

 

[MikeFisher]

I know that ONAMET did promise bother from Saharan Dust,
But honestly, no Sat shot nor any models forecasting the thickness of Saharan Air Layer, did ever promise such for our Island
and I did myself not see nor feel any of it.

 

[chico bill]

I know that ONAMET did promise bother from Saharan Dust,
But honestly, no Sat shot nor any models forecasting the thickness of Saharan Air Layer, did ever promise such for our Island
and I did myself not see nor feel any of it.

Then you really do live in an island because it's as clear as the sky isn't

 

[MikeFisher]

Then you really do live in an island because it's as clear as the sky isn't

I live ON an Island, would be the correct one, I guess.
This whole year so far zero bother from Saharan Dust around myself ON this Island.

 

[william webster]

Appears to me that we have a lot of the dust this afternoon............ looking at the horizon

 

[bachata]

I was wondering why my vision was blurry, I used to clearly see the mountains from my window in Santiago.

JJ

 

[cavok]

I'm having sneeze attacks today. Must be the Sahara dust in the air.

 

[MikeFisher]

I am having a thurst attack, means I will now open an other 5 liter can of good german beer here for Fathers Day BBQ.
Saharan Dust??? not over my Horizon here in Vallegina.
We are hot and cloud free, hence the frequent thurst attacks, but nothing special anywhere in the skies/air.
Happy Fathers Day(sneeze free, lol)

 

[cavok]

Just got back from the beach. Skies are very hazy here in Cabarete, especially to the east, south, and west.

 

[william webster]

Less haze today it seems to me

Practically none as I see it
Clear horizon

 

[Peterj]

Just got back from the beach. Skies are very hazy here in Cabarete, especially to the east, south, and west.

Maybe it had to do with some alcohol intake....

 

[MikeFisher]

I did not notice any special saharan dust in the skies this year all year so far, lol.