Post by ferris1248 on Jul 23, 2024 10:07:45 GMT -5
Florida could be hit with another round of "dirty rain," after a weekend of the unusual weather phenomenon.
Over the last few days, the Sunshine State saw a torrential plume of Saharan dust mix with its typical summer thunderstorms, which ultimately ended up creating so-called "dirty rain."
Monday is set to see more Saharan dust arriving in Florida, according to multiple forecasters, including Weather Nation's meteorologist Rob Bradley, who posted a map showing a cloud of dust moving through the state.
Several parts of Florida are forecast to see rain and thunderstorms on Monday, including Miami and the Tampa Bay Area, so they may experience "dirty rain" again.
Last weekend saw striking colors in the sky, likely caused by the light interacting with the dust particles.
In the Saharan Desert that spans across North Africa where temperatures can soar above 100 degrees for months, hot, dry air lifts fine dust particles high into the atmosphere. These particles are then carried westward by trade winds, embarking on a trans-Atlantic journey that can affect air quality and weather patterns in the Americas.
The Saharan Dust is expected to start leaving the state around Tuesday and Wednesday, Dobson said, meaning Texas could see some "thick dust by midweek," according to Bradley.
It comes after millions of Texans were told to avoid using their cars, for the second time this month, in an effort to improve air quality.
www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/next-wave-of-dirty-rain-may-hit-florida/ar-BB1qqdQR?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=u531&cvid=67ff6b5adf124559970b7d25482592f8&ei=36
Over the last few days, the Sunshine State saw a torrential plume of Saharan dust mix with its typical summer thunderstorms, which ultimately ended up creating so-called "dirty rain."
Monday is set to see more Saharan dust arriving in Florida, according to multiple forecasters, including Weather Nation's meteorologist Rob Bradley, who posted a map showing a cloud of dust moving through the state.
Several parts of Florida are forecast to see rain and thunderstorms on Monday, including Miami and the Tampa Bay Area, so they may experience "dirty rain" again.
Last weekend saw striking colors in the sky, likely caused by the light interacting with the dust particles.
In the Saharan Desert that spans across North Africa where temperatures can soar above 100 degrees for months, hot, dry air lifts fine dust particles high into the atmosphere. These particles are then carried westward by trade winds, embarking on a trans-Atlantic journey that can affect air quality and weather patterns in the Americas.
The Saharan Dust is expected to start leaving the state around Tuesday and Wednesday, Dobson said, meaning Texas could see some "thick dust by midweek," according to Bradley.
It comes after millions of Texans were told to avoid using their cars, for the second time this month, in an effort to improve air quality.
www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/next-wave-of-dirty-rain-may-hit-florida/ar-BB1qqdQR?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=u531&cvid=67ff6b5adf124559970b7d25482592f8&ei=36