TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A massive plume of dust is drifting across the Atlantic and heading for Florida. This has the benefit of causing gorgeous sunsets and tamping down tropical development ...

Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a significant plume of Saharan dust that is making its way off of Africa and through the Atlantic for the possibility that it could reach parts of the United ...

Computer models show that after an initial dust wave, a larger and denser plume could be seen in Florida by the middle of next week, CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG reports. Radar also shows dust over ...

The dust plume blocks some sunlight from reaching the ocean, which cools it down a bit. The dry air also keeps potential tropical systems from getting the moisture they need to develop.