A massive dust plume from the Sahara Desert, extending across the Atlantic Ocean, is expected to impact Florida and the Gulf States this week. Warnings have been issued in Puerto Rico about declining air quality, as tiny sand and mineral particles threaten to irritate lungs, particularly for those with asthma or allergies. Experts noted that while the plume could create hazy skies, it may lose concentration before reaching the US. The phenomenon is part of seasonal patterns that occur from April to October, affecting the atmosphere significantly.
'It's very impressive,' said Alex DaSilva, lead hurricane expert with AccuWeather, commenting on the vast plume of Sahara dust moving across the Atlantic Ocean.
Joseph Prospero remarked, 'Typically we have nice blue skies, but with the dust, the whole sky looks soft and warm because the particles themselves are red.'
The National Weather Service alerted Puerto Rico residents, stating that 'peak concentrations of Sahara dust from this event are rolling in and arriving in the next few hours.'
Experts warn that the Sahara dust can make breathing difficult for those with asthma or allergies due to fine particles irritating the lungs.
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