We flew over this Saharan dust plume today in the west central Atlantic. By signing up, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use, and to receive messages from Mother Jones and our partners.
After making its way to the Gulf Coast, some of the dust may then move as far north and east as the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic this weekend, the Weather Channel said. All Rights Reserved. The plume of dust began to emerge off western Africa last weekend and has now traveled over 4,000 miles. Truth #6: The only thing that can save us is…us. Tropical Storm Cristobal formed on June 2, which makes it earliest third named storm on record in the Atlantic Basin. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Copyright © 2020 Mother Jones and the Foundation for National Progress. This dust plume, known as the Saharan Air Layer, is a phenomenon that develops every year off the coast of Africa, where powerful winds from thunderstorms over the Sahel can push the dust many thousands of feet up into the atmosphere. But this year, the dust clouds that normally do little more than amplify sunsets have drifted far lower to coat Caribbean islands with a thin layer of dust and choke the air with a dry haze that in some places cut visibility by more than half. ... Central Texas high school football 2020 season scores: Week 9. However, this is nothing new. NOAA's forecast issued on May 21 predicts 13-19 named storms of which 6-10 would be hurricanes and 3-6 would be major hurricanes (of Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale). It can occupy a roughly 2-mile thick layer in the atmosphere, the agency said.
Due to the extremely poor air quality, “conditions are dangerous in many Caribbean islands," he said Monday. Saharan Dust Cloud Arrives In North Texas Friday By Scott Padgett June 25, 2020 at 9:42 pm Filed Under: Allergies , Asthma , Atlantic , DFW News , North Texas , Sahara , Saharan dust cloud. By Sunday, the dust will stretch from African toward the Caribbean Sea and even norther parts of Venezuela and Central American. The dust isn't a bad thing, and in fact it typically signals quiet conditions in the tropics.
A few times a year, that layer of dust sends out vast clouds that then drift over the sea. The dust is … A couple look at the sea as a vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the city of Havana on June 24, 2020. guide us through this historic, high-stakes moment, and you're able to right now, send a message with a donation to support it today, please help us reach our $350,000 goal by October 31 with a donation today.
The mass of extremely dry and dusty air known as the Saharan Air Layer forms over the Sahara Desert and moves across the North Atlantic every three to five days from late spring to early fall, peaking in late June to mid-August, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
By Thursday, thick clouds of the dust will begin making its long journey to the U.S. SUNDAY: It doesn't take long for the jet stream to do its job. In 2020, like most other things, the dust cloud over the Atlantic is substantially larger and more dense than usual. Another benefit of dust from the Sahara Desert: more vivid sunsets and sunrises. TUESDAY-THURSDAY: Currently the jet stream has picked up the dust and is carrying it off of the African coast and over the Atlantic. Terms of Service apply. As a severe dust storm from Sahara Desert nears Florida, Texas and Louisiana, asthmatics and others who suffer from respiratory illnesses are not breathing easy. It’s also possible some of the microbes and nutrients carried in the dust play an important role in local ecosystems.
Start the day smarter:Get USA TODAY's Daily Briefing in your inbox. Subscribe today and get a full year of Mother Jones for just $12. It's us but for your ears. Amazing how large an area it covers! Virus numbers by state Voting in 2020, ... "Air quality could also drop to moderate to unhealthy this weekend over South and East Texas due to the dust," Kottlowski said. This is the sixth year in a row with a named storm forming earlier than the official start of hurricane season. The previous record was Tropical Storm Colin on June 5, 2016. Some people with severe respiratory conditions may just want to stay indoors. Reclaiming power from those who abuse it often starts with telling the truth. The green is the thicker dust. And in "This Is How Authoritarians Get Defeated," MoJo's Monika Bauerlein unpacks six truths to remember during the homestretch of an election where democracy, truth, and decency are on the line. It's all hands on deck for democracy. Dust storms from Africa’s Saharan Desert traveling across the Atlantic Ocean are nothing new, but the current dust storm has been quite expansive and NASA satellites have provided a … Truth #2: Team Reality is bigger than it seems. With the added dust in the atmosphere, a greater number of particles can refract sunlight into a range of purples, pinks, oranges and yellows. “This is the most significant event in the past 50 years,” said Pablo Méndez Lázaro, an environmental health specialist with the University of Puerto Rico. 1 of 2 The NOAA's GOES satellite shows Saharan dust, the red-to-pink areas, moving closer to the Gulf of Mexico.
Those residents should avoid outdoor activities and monitor the air quality. Some of the dust may then move as far north and east as the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic this weekend. Sinus sufferers know the dust is pretty common for early summer. A large plume of Saharan dust can be seen on GOES-East satellite imagery this morning across the eastern tropical Atlantic. More:Saharan dust could bring fewer tropical storms, beautiful sunsets, "Air quality could also drop to moderate to unhealthy this weekend over South and East Texas due to the dust," Kottlowski said. ... 2020. ", Although some people may be more sensitive to the dust than others, University of Texas meteorology lecturer Troy Kimmel said there may be a silver lining because of the timing of the cloud’s arrival during the coronavirus pandemic: “The good news with that is we’re all wearing masks.”. The dust cloud is expected to arrive in Southeast Texas next week. "You guys were one of the outlets who got singled out to balance the ledger": That's what a former Facebook employee told Monika Bauerlein and me as we dug into recent news that the platform was throttling traffic to certain publishers, including Mother Jones. Esto ta malo!!!! pic.twitter.com/YwKe2AxNB7, — Angel Matos (@angelmatos) June 22, 2020, We are certainly familiar with the big dust storms we can see here in the Desert SW during the monsoon and how far the dust can travel across the region, but certainly not this far. Poor air quality can aggravate those suffering from respiratory issues such as asthma and COPD, the Weather Channel said. For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the. The dust can make for some hazy sunsets and you may see it on your vehicle, but if you're sensitive to the dust you could experience itchy eyes, nose and throat. It's enraging, and since it happened during our fall fundraising drive, we hope the Mother Jones community will stand up for our fearless journalism and send a message with a donation to support it today. RELATED: Tropical Storm Arthur expected to brush past North Carolina coast, RELATED: Bertha becomes post-tropical cyclone. Truth #4: When we go to work, we're in the fight.
Sure. But according to the Washington Post, the dust can also deposit enough iron into the Gulf of Mexico to spur dangerous and noxious algal blooms.
Can you pitch in a few bucks to help fund Mother Jones' investigative journalism? The long-awaited cloud of Saharan dust is poised to "hit" the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday and Friday, forecasters say, promising hazy skies and fiery red sunsets but also potential health problems. Dust and water particles in the atmosphere are responsible for scattering sunlight, creating the rich colors of sunsets and sunrises.
Tropical Storm Arthur and Tropical Storm Bertha which formed in May were the first two named storms of the year in the Atlantic. Several Caribbean islands were coated with dust earlier this week. According to the New York Times, in those areas affected by the dust, some people with asthma and underlying lung conditions might be at risk for irritation and discomfort. 2020’s Latest Biblical Plague: A Terrifying Saharan Dust Storm Is Heading for the United States The dust cloud is forecast to sweep across Texas and Louisiana this week. Areas of red and pink represent the dry, dusty air as seen from @NOAA's #GOES16 ️ pic.twitter.com/mh7gULXFSU, — NOAA Satellites – Public Affairs (@NOAASatellitePA) June 23, 2020. Help Mother Jones' reporters dig deep with a tax-deductible donation. AccuWeather hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski said that "this is probably the worst air quality caused by Saharan dust in recent memory.".
RELATED: Tropical Depression Cristobal now well inland, tracking into Arkansas today, Download the 12NewsNow App | Follow 12News on Facebook. As the sun passes the curve of the Earth, its rays shine through a thicker layer of atmosphere.
Most people feel it before they see it. JUNE 25: Next Thursday, nearly a week after it really begins pushing across the Atlantic, the Saharan dust is forecast to make its way into Southeast Texas. You can see in the image (above) the dark blues and greens. Inexpensive, too! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and We're a nonprofit (so it's tax-deductible), and reader support makes up about two-thirds of our budget. Now we have to deal with dust all the way from the Sahara?! 1) 2020 is still 2020-ing. This season is predicted to be more active than average, due to factors like a potential La Nina event by September and warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures. Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily to have our top stories delivered directly to your inbox. And if you think journalism like Mother Jones'—that calls it like it is, that will never acquiesce to power, that looks where others don't—can help guide us through this historic, high-stakes moment, and you're able to right now, please help us reach our $350,000 goal by October 31 with a donation today. "The main impacts of the Saharan dust are a whitening of the sky during daylight hours, redder sunsets, and decreased air quality," the National Weather Service said. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Learn more about about the Saharan Air Layer here: https://t.co/frwXakP5fF pic.twitter.com/DrIJbK5ECn. The official beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season was June 1. pic.twitter.com/aq4Ozto4Ng, #SATELLITE SPOTLIGHT: This #SaharanAirLayer (#SAL) tracking animation shows how the plume of #dust and #sand from the #SaharaDesert has moved westward over the last 5 days.
BEAUMONT, Texas — A strong jet stream is bringing a large cloud of dry dust from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean. This same jet stream that causes these dust outbreaks is responsible for the tropical waves we track throughout hurricane season. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/WOLoxxrFR9, — NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) June 23, 2020. This happens when dust storms take shape over the desert and dust is then elevated.