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Saharan Dust Cloud Affects U.S. Weather

Updated 2026-08-08 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A massive Saharan dust cloud is impacting weather patterns across the southern United States and beyond, causing unusual heat and fewer storms.

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The days are hot. The storms are few and far between. The sunsets are beautiful. And high in the sky is a layer of dust that has traveled thousands of miles from Africa impacting the weather we're seeing in the southern U.S. and beyond.
2026-08-08 13:30 UTC
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