Saharan Dust: Impact on Texas, Gulf Coast, and Hurricane Season
A significant Saharan dust plume is expected to impact Texas and the Gulf Coast, leading to lower rain chances, vibrant sunrises and sunsets, and reduced air quality readings. The dust plume, driven by prevailing winds, is anticipated to affect coastal communities such as Corpus Christi, Houston, and Galveston. While the dust may result in poorer air quality and hinder cloud formation and thunderstorm activity, it is not expected to trigger unhealthy or hazardous conditions. Encounters with Saharan dust typically reduce tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic basin during the early months of the hurricane season.