SAN ANTONIO – Dust from the Sahara has drifted to the Lone Star State, resulting in hazy skies and some respiratory problems for people who are sensitive to the particles.
The weather phenomenon means that 182 million tons of dust, or about 689,290 semi-truck loads worth, lifted from the desert in Africa, traveled thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean and settled above parts of the Gulf Coast, resembling a type of orange-brownish haze.
In San Antonio, people were quick to notice the air change following last week’s heavy rain.
KSAT viewers have started to post images of the Saharan dust on our KSAT Pins page. If you have a great view of a hazy sky, you can post them here.
Some people won’t be big fans of the weather event, though, as the very fine particulates of minerals could have irritating effects for those who are sensitive to it, particularly those who suffer from respiratory issues.
Some days and weeks could be worse than others during the season of the Saharan dust, which lasts from June to September.
The current Saharan dust layer in San Antonio is expected to increase through Tuesday.
Here are some images of the Saharan dust in San Antonio.
Sunday 07/11/21 -- The Saharan dust has arrived. You can tell just driving around, but it's even more noticeable on Live Cam.
— Kaiti Blake (@KSAT_KaitiBlake) July 11, 2021
We expect it to be a little more dense Monday, then thin out Tuesday & Wednesday.
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Your Weather Authority will continue to keep you updated on the arrival of Saharan dust this week. Get the latest forecast here.
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