Saharan dust brings hazy skies to South Florida. Here's what it is and does

Saharan dust brings hazy skies to South Florida. Here's what it is and does

A plume of Saharan dust has moved into South Florida Thursday. This is not the first time this season, but it is the thickest we’ve seen yet. This will continue to give us milky or cloudy-looking skies for the next few days. It will also help keep rain chances low. We consistently talk about the Saharan dust during hurricane season,...

Earth from Space: Saharan dust plume

Image: A thick plume of sand and dust from the Sahara Desert is seen in these satellite images blowing from the west coast of Africa across the Atlantic Ocean.