This has led to what is often called “dirty rain": rainwater mixed with airborne dust particles, leaving behind a layer of grime on vehicles, windows and other surfaces.

Did you notice the dust/dirt outside? COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many of you have emailed, called and messaged into the Storm Team 4 weather center tonight mentioning your dirty vehicles and ask… ...

Parts of Florida are experiencing 'dirty rain'. It's a strange phenomenon that isn't all that strange, according to meteorologists.

If dust interacts with rain, "dirty rain" could fall across Florida. Colorful sunsets and sunrises are possible later this week as dust particles scatter visible light.

ST. LOUIS — Countless St. Louis residents woke up Friday morning to find their cars, windows and even trash can lids covered with dirty spots. Numerous 5 On Your Side Weather Watchers confirmed ...

If dust interacts with rain, "dirty rain" could fall across Florida. Colorful sunsets and sunrises are possible later this week as dust particles scatter visible light.

The Saharan Air Layer reached Florida on Wednesday evening (Picture: Sharilyn Neidhardt) A massive cloud of Saharan dust has begun sweeping over South Florida and threatens to bring ‘dirty rain ’.

But, while the droplets "won't kill you," DaSilva does advise people not to drink the dirty rain. If a heavy concentration of dust is brought over and stays in the lower levels of the atmosphere ...

Weather Dust storm from southern US mixes with Midwest storm system to cover northwest Ohio in 'dirty rain' If your vehicle looks like it went offroading Wednesday evening, there's a reason for it.

Smoke and dust particles over the Carolinas Saturday morning I've also checked in with airnow.gov to see if air quality would be an issue, and it doesn't appear as though it will be Saturday.

And yet, a layer of Saharan dust can make it to Central Florida. In the late spring, summer and early fall times, a cloud of dry, dusty air forms over the Sahara desert.