Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Saharan dust cloud by Friday

A northern Gulf Coast-wide plume of dust particles from the Sahara Desert in Africa remains on track to approach the Gulf Coast on June 24. The heaviest concentration to arrive by Friday afternoon, according to NASA models, which could pose a health threat for residents with existing lung conditions, and may increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. The good news is that it will diminish chances of tropical depressions forming. (Source: NOLA.com o6/23/20) https://www.nola.com/news/environment/article_4f403cd0-b576-11ea-9ede-5f1b7f3e5912.html