According to Newsweek, large cloud of dust is moving
from the Sahara Desert in Africa over the Atlantic and is expected to arrive in
the United States on Wednesday. The cloud will reach some parts of the country,
including southern Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. The National Weather Service
predicts a few days of dusty and drier weather and red skies during sunrise and
sunset.
The cloud of dust in the Sahara was formed due to
atmospheric conditions that are present during this time of the year. The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), states that the air
layer of the Sahara Desert is an extremely dusty mass that forms during the
late spring and early fall months. NOAA's satellites expect the large mass to
reach the Caribbean in the upcoming days. Sunsets and sunrises can potentially
become more vibrant as the rays of the sun reflect on the dust particles when
the sun is low.
Apart from incredible sunsets and sunrises, the cloud of
dust could also hinder the development of tropical storms by sucking the
moisture from the air. Hurricanes and tropical storms rely on moisture as a component
of their development. NWS New Orleans recognized that the dust cloud would be
beneficial in terms of hindering tropical systems developing, but that it could
be harmful for people suffering from respiratory issues.