A massive plume of Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic and is expected to reach parts of the southeastern US in the coming days.
The vast cloud consists of extremely dry, dust-filled air that forms over the Sahara Desert before being carried thousands of miles westward by strong winds.
Light to moderate Saharan dust has already begun drifting into South Florida, including the Miami area, creating hazy skies, suppressing thunderstorm activity and contributing to hotter, drier conditions…