Here we go Again the Saharan Dust Returns to Texas

Get ready Texas here we go again! The Saharan dust is headed to the Lone Star State.

Saharan Dust

It happens about this time every year, the traveling dust makes its long 5,000 + mile journey from Northwest Africa to the Caribbean Sea, to the Texas Gulf Coast, and other parts of the United States.

Typically, from June until August the Saharan dust makes its way westward about every 3-5 days during the summer.

The Saharan dust is caused by an upper-level weather system, thunderstorms, and trade winds that blow east to west across the Atlantic Ocean trapping the dust in the atmosphere that carries it across the Caribbean to the Texas Gulf Coast.

Right now, early models show the dust to arrive in Texas on Monday but the amount could be limited due to a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Austin Monthly.

The problem can cause allergies to flare up in people causing respiratory problems and itchy eyes, sneezing, sore throats, almost like a common cold. In some cases, you may even notice dust on your vehicle if it's parked outside.  People with underlying diseases such as bronchial or asthma or COPD could be affected the most.

Pretty Sunsets

One thing is for certain, the trapped dust in the upper atmosphere will produce some pretty amazing colorful sunsets and sunrises giving off an orange, red, and yellow, hue at times.

To see how the Saharan dust travels watch the video below..