Did you notice the sunset looked a little different last night? The Saharan Dust has been blowing westward across the Atlantic since the middle of June and has finally arrived in Arkansas, Texas, and other parts of the Ark-La-Tex.
Saharan Dust on the Move – What To Expect
The Saharan Air Layer arrived on Sunday evening, June 29, 2025, and is expected to hang around the area until Wednesday. The 2-mile-thick dry cloud plume originated from strong winds in the Sahel and Sahara in North Africa and traveled 6,000 miles across the Gulf of Mexico before reaching this region.
Impact on the Area – Minimum Overall
According to the NOAA, the Sahara Dust is comprised mainly of silica, quartz, and other…..