Massive Saharan Dust Plume Approaches U.S. and Caribbean

The largest dust cloud of the season is expected to impact weather and air quality across multiple regions.

Saharan dust can suppress tropical cyclone formation by reducing moisture in the atmosphere.
The plume will affect visibility and air quality, particularly in Texas and the Caribbean.
Enhanced sunsets and sunrises are expected due to the dust scattering sunlight.
The dust layer is projected to stay mostly in the upper atmosphere, minimizing ground-level impacts.
Meteorologists are monitoring potential effects on tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.