When that smoke reaches the surface, we inhale those small particles which can lead to respiratory issues – especially those ...

Big outbreaks of Saharan dust – tens of millions of tons of mineral dust hoisted from the sands of North Africa into the Atlantic each hurricane season – typically peak around this time each year.

A team of UCF researchers is pioneering a new nanocoating to passively mitigate the effects of lunar dust, protect equipment and ultimately extend future lunar missions. Credit: University of ...

Saharan dust may be chipping away at the current tropical system, but experts say it usually winds down before August.

Smoke from California and Oregon wildfires is expected to settle into Northern Nevada on Thursday, July 10.

Canadian wildfire smoke is again causing air quality problems in Northwest Wisconsin, leading to an air quality alert from the DNR.

Rain chances significantly drop by tomorrow, thanks to a huge plume of Saharan dust and high-pressure building back in, creating intense heat.

Dust and sand storms can have far-reaching impacts on our health and quality of life, on air and ground transport, on agriculture and the environment, and on solar energy production.

A plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive over the Houston area Thursday and Friday and it could reduce daily storm chances.

WESTERN COLORADO WILDFIRE & SMOKE UPDATE Among the almost dozen reported fires, three main fires are responsible for the dense smoke.

Utah will be caught between a high-pressure area to the east and a low-pressure system to the west, which will increase fire risks across the region.