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Florida weather: Saharan dust brings poor air quality

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa, on the newest of 2 developments

A massive plume of Saharan dust drifting across the Atlantic Ocean will blanket Florida on Wednesday, threatening local air quality while suppressing regional tropical activity. Florida dust arrival A large plume of Saharan dust is moving over the Atlantic and will impact Florida from Wednesday thro…

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  1. Massive Saharan dust cloud headed towards Florida this week

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

  2. Newest

    Florida weather: Saharan dust brings poor air quality

    Headline from FOX 13 Tampa ·

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  1. WFLA

    Saharan dust plume heading to US; what does this mean? | Tracking the Tropics (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    A plume of Saharan dust is expected to hit Florida this week, which could affect our weather patterns for its duration.

  2. Newsweek

    Saharan Dust Cloud Set to Hit U.S. Amid Peak of Atlantic Hurricane Season (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The dust can affect air quality, particularly for people with asthma, allergies and other respiratory conditions.

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Massive Saharan dust cloud headed towards Florida this week (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    A massive plume of Saharan dust is headed over the Atlantic Ocean towards the United States – and should reach Florida later this week. For early birds and photographers, it will mean vibrant and stunning sunrises and sunsets.

  4. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida weather: Saharan dust brings poor air quality (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    A massive plume of Saharan dust drifting across the Atlantic Ocean will blanket Florida on Wednesday, threatening local air quality while suppressing regional tropical activity. Florida dust arrival A large plume of Saharan dust is moving over the Atlantic and will impact Florida from Wednesday thro…

  5. KHOU Houston

    Saharan dust returns: What it means for the southern US (opens KHOU Houston)

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    KHOU Houston's feed description

    Another plume of Saharan dust is on the way. Here's what it will impact

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