A Dusty Forecast: Saharan Dust's Impact on Hurricane Season
A Dusty Forecast: Saharan Dust's Impact on Hurricane Season
Saharan dust has arrived, and it's expected to play a key role in the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. This massive plume of dry, dusty air contains ingredients that can suppress tropical development across the Atlantic, helping to limit storm formation and intensification. FOX Weather meteorologist Jane Minar explains what Saharan dust is, how it impacts the tropics and what it could mean for future storms throughout the hurricane season.










