Saharan dust

[JohnRippert]

The mass of Saharan dust reached Texas today. We are forecast for hot and hazy conditions the rest of the week. There are a lot allergens attached to that dust going by the sinus attack that bloomed as soon as I got up this morning. Going to be a lovely week with poor air quality conditions. Guess I will spend it mostly inside.

 

[Rocketmedic40]

Yey for imported dust!

 

[THE PILGRIM]

A while back was in N Texas headed East on Highway 287.
And I was in a pretty remote area. All of sudden I see a Camel!
Then another, then several. Then Mo Humpers.
I have told folks probably a 100.
After further thought, probably around 50.
But for sure the most Camels I ever saw!
And these were Middle East One Humpers.
Sahara dust probably made them Homesick!

 

[old bear]

O,P, stay inside and be safe.

 

[pharmer]

Down here in "the Swamp" we're hoping the dust keeps the "spinning storms" from spinning. Hoping is not a solution but it's like chicken soup. Joe

 

[SMSgt]

Here in S. FL I notice a little dust on the vehicles but not much else.

 

[JohnRippert]

Here in S. FL I notice a little dust on the vehicles but not much else.

It does not look as bad as some I have seen but my sinuses are pretty offended today.

 

[mojave30cal]

Illegal dust? Dang.

 

[Uzitiger]

When I was in Israel in February 1992 during the rainy season, I was driving in the rain and I was wondering where the dirt was coming from when there were no other cars on the road. My relatives told me that it was Sahara dust carried in the rain cloud.

 

[Rustyt1953]

All we are is dust in the wind.

 

[AJ]

Bring on my Sharan Dust! It helps to take mositure out of the air and cuts down on hurricanes........

Saharan dust plumes can significantly impact hurricane season by suppressing tropical storm development. The dust, carried by the Saharan Air Layer (SAL), introduces dry air and wind shear, hindering the formation and intensification of hurricanes. However, while Saharan dust can reduce hurricane activity, it can also contribute to more intense rainfall from landfalling storms.

 

[Rudi]

You could play "Rat Patrol".

 

[SMSgt]

Illegal dust? Dang.

No sweat. It will be collected and stored in a pile on an unused runway in the middle of a swamp awaiting disposition.

 

[LVSteve]

Here it's been wildfire smoke from Upper Baha in Mexico.

 

[pharmer]

All we are is dust in the wind.

My 3 "change the channel" songs: "Dust in the Wind", "Horse with No Name" "Smoke on the Water."

 

[WardenRoss]

Another one bites the dust...

 

[jaguargolf]

I've read somewhere, many years ago, that the dust coming across the ocean from Africa also contains viruses and pathogens that then start new waves of disease in the USA.

 

[65-2x2]

Yey for imported dust!

Why complain, it is free land!