Saharan Dust Cloud Making Its Way to Texas

 

HOUSTON, TX — A dust cloud originating from the Saharan desert is making its way across the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to hit Southeast Texas next week.

According to KABB, the cloud is expected to give the sky a slight grayish tint. While most of the dust particles will remain thousands of feet above the ground, some of the dust will reach the ground and can cause respiratory issues.

Residents who are susceptible to asthma, allergies, and other lung conditions may notice flare-ups, especially after prolonged outdoor exposure.

Elderly people, young children, and pets are among the groups who may experience more sensitivity to the dust cloud and are encouraged to limit time outside.

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wDougL, Tue, 06/16/2020 - 16:14

.... I'm curious if the mask that we all should wear if we are in a crowd of people could also be worn when we are outside? I would think that the mask that is being suggested people wear to help prevent the spread of the virus would also serve the same purpose for a Dust storm. At the very least... it would give all those people that wear a mask every day even though they are alone or not even close to other people a very good excuse to have the mask on ... (if) the dust storm even gets far enough inland to be a problem!

How could anyone living in West Texas think that a dust storm is news? We seem to have one about once a week. Last week we had one where you couldn't see the sky!

The typical W. Texas sandstorm is indeed a common occurrence. But sand from North Africa that crossed the Atlantic all the way to here is certainly newsworthy, if not just plain amazing that tons of dirt can remain airborne long enough to settle here.

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