The large plume of #SaharanDust that left the African coast on March 30th is making its way across the Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to begin affecting T&T and the Lesser Antilles from April 8th.

Until then, mostly dust-free days are forecast: ttweathercenter.com/2026/04/03/n...

Saharan Dust Storm Brings Red Skies and Disruptions to Crete The Greek island of Crete is experiencing an unusual weather event as a Saharan dust storm has turned its typically clear blue skies a deep red. The dust was carried from Africa by a powerful storm system, coinciding with the effects of Storm Erminio, which brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region. Residents have been using face masks to protect against the dust, while vehicles and buildings have been coated in mud due to the rain mixing with the particles. A red weather warning remained in effect until late Thursday. Travel to and from Crete has been disrupted, with delays affecting flights and ferries, particularly ahead of the Easter holiday. Mainland Greece has also suffered, with a fatality reported near Athens due to flooding. Other islands, including Santorini, have been affected, and similar dust storms hit Libya, prompting a state of emergency in Tobruk. These extreme weather events highlight ongoing concerns about climate change in the region, which has faced destructive floods and wildfires in recent years.

Saharan Dust Storm Brings Red Skies and Disruptions to Crete

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Greece's Crete island covered in orange African dust The skies over the island of Crete in Greece were draped in an orange hue on Wednesday after being blanketed by a haze of dust that swept in from the African continent.

Greece's Crete island covered in orange African dust #AirPollution #Greece #Crete #SaharanDust www.reuters.com/pictures/gre...

Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in Saharan dust from North Africa engulfed skies over Crete in an orange haze.

Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in #AirPollution #SaharanDust

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☁️ That isn't just clouds over the Canary Islands, Saharan dust is covering the islands and can be seen on the WeatherRadar.

Learn more: to.weatherandradar.co.uk/canaries-dust

#SaharanDust #Calima #Weather

Ad predicted by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social CAMS the large dust transport from the haboob crossed on March 31 the #Canaryislands.
The awesome #Copernicus #Sentinel3 captured the huge engulfed area over the #Atlantic ocean. #calima #saharandust #canarias

#CopernicusAtmosphere aerosol optical depth forecast initialized at 00 UTC on 30 March showing good prediction of the large-scale haboob which swept across NW Africa on the 30th and reaching Canary Islands on 31st. Data access ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/datasets/cam... #SaharanDust #airquality

First 24 hours of 30 March 00 UTC #CopernicusAtmosphere aerosol optical depth forecast showing predicted large-scale #SaharanDust transport across NW Africa, as shown in satellite observations. Full chart atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int

Climate change is altering Saharan dust – and Europe is downwind Rising temperatures and shifting winds are changing how dust travels from the Sahara to Europe.

Climate change is altering Saharan dust – and Europe is downwind

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#Iberia #Gibraltar #SaharanDust #Calima - updated post 21/03

As MeteoGib has been flagging up, the forecast is for further dust to continue affecting the peninsula over the weekend - giving hazy or dull skies in places and some dusty rain with any rain/ showers.

#CodeRed #AirPollution alert for the UK - Major multi-source episode underway! Official DEFRA forecast: Moderate on Thurs-Sat (19-21 March). Waves likely continue Thurs-Mon with some High (7-8/10) levels possible on Sat. Check live: uk-air.defra.gov.uk/forecasting/ #SaharanDust #UKAir

#Iberia #Gibraltar #SaharanDust #Calima - updated post 19/03

A fantastic view of #StormTherese #BorrascaTherese this morning over the nearby Atlantic and, as MeteoGib has been flagging up, responsible for driving further dust across Iberia - giving hazier skies and dusty rain with any showers/rain.

🔴 ⚠️ 🌀 ⛈️ Heavy rains led to floods and landslides in Sicily and Calabria during storm #Samuel in the Mediterranean,with #saharandust from libyanìì#Egypt towards #Crete #Greece. ⬇️ 24hrs evolution on March 17 seen by MeteoSat-12 before reaching Africa. #ClimateEmergency

#Iberia #Gibraltar #SaharanDust #Calima - 18/03
As MeteoGib flagged up yesterday, #StormTherese #BorrascaTherese has developed, driving a new influx of dust across the peninsula for today - skies will be hazier, particularly to the S, while dusty rain possible with any showers.

#Iberia #Gibraltar #SaharanDust #Calima - 17/03
As #StormTherese #BorrascaTherese develops West of Iberia later today, it will drive a new influx of Saharan dust NE across the peninsula - bringing some hazier skies, also dusty rain with some of those showers arriving in SW/S late evening/ overnight.

Surges of Saharan Dust Forecast Over Next 7 Days Surges of Saharan Dust are forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago over the next seven days, reducing air quality and visibility.

Surges of #SaharanDust are forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago over the next seven days, reducing air quality and visibility.

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#Iberia #Gibraltar #SaharanDust #Calima - 13/03 - we have a little Saharan dust across the South today making the skies a bit hazier, but it will clear for Saturday with the return to a Northwesterly flow/ Poniente.

Spot the differences, yesterday's and today's #sunset look pretty similar to me #SaharanDust. Have a lovely evening 🌄 🤗 and for later #goodnight 🥱😴

#Saharastaub: Der #Himmel ist weiß, die #Sonne ist #weiß! - Kurzbericht unseres #Lidar- Experten Albert Ansmann zum #Staub über #Deutschland > www.tropos.de/aktuelles/sc... / #saharandust #Fernerkundung @actris.bsky.social @leibniz-gemeinschaft.de @unileipzig.bsky.social @meteoleipzig.bsky.social

#SaharanDust (Sun 8 Mar) | Widespread MODERATE - HIGH (7/10) particle #AirPollution across southern England and Wales on Sun. East England on Mon. Endurance events and others could be affected. Worst in London Sun-Mon night

#SaharanDust (Sat 7 Mar) | #BloodRain brought relief from HIGH #AirPollution Fri pm (& aves ⬇️). HIGH #AirPollution due Sun-Mon for many. #Marathon #Runners and organisers might consider our 10 point #PollutionProtocol. Where is @emmahardymp.bsky.social's health advice👀? cc @commonseac.parliament.uk

I couldn't resist stepping to see what sort of #sunsetphotography the #Saharandust would produce. It was still half an hour before low tide, so my feet got a little wet, but I was delighted to see I wasn't the only one enjoying the spectacle. Thanks to whoever walked into shot! #PhotographyIsArt

Therre be blood rain in these parrts!
#SaharanDust

⚠️ Saharan Dust heading over parts of the UK this weekend to bring Blood Rain
Meanwhile, other areas will enjoy beautiful sunshine on Saturday ☀️
Here's the full weather forecast:
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#Weather #UKWeather #SaharanDust

#SaharanDust | Official #CodeBlack | VERY HIGH 10/10 particle #AirPollution choking London and south east on Fri (6 Mar). #BloodRain may bring 'relief' during afternoon. Widespread MODERATE - HIGH (7-8/10) Sun-Mon. Live updates uk-air.defra.gov.uk and forecasts uk-air.defra.gov.uk/forecasting/

Satirical Planet News Weather: Friday, 6 March 2026 Live from the National Atmospheric Resilience Briefing, held in a Premier Inn overflow car park beside a ring light, a branded umbrella, and three patriots blaming condensation on DEI

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Mild at 12c and almost calm with a slight dew this morning at #Greatstone. Milky skies and sun due to high pollution levels from #SaharanDust over South East England . Have a good day ⚪ #photography #ukweather #stormhour #kent #EastCoastKin

Huge #Saharandust transport over #Europe. The #Copernicus #Sentinel5p aerosol index map on March 5th shows the dust cloud reaching #England, heading to Northern Europe, confirming the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social CAMS forecast. #airquality

#SaharanDust could also have health affects. Latest @metoffice.gov.uk forecasts and official health advice below bsky.app/profile/clea...

#SaharanDust | Latest @metoffice.gov.uk forecasts of #AirPollution and official health advice below bsky.app/profile/clea...