Daily Loop: July 19, 2024

Saharan Dust as Seen From NOAA-20 and NOAA-21

Saharan Dust as Seen From NOAA-20 and NOAA-21

A large plume of Saharan dust has been crossing the Atlantic this week, limiting tropical development and bringing hazy skies to the Caribbean and parts of North America. NOAA-20 and NOAA-21 captured the Saharan dust traversing the ocean on Wednesday in this composite image.