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<\/p>\nWe saw some at the end of last week, but now the heavier Saharan dust is arriving.<\/p>\n
HOUSTON \u2014 A large plume of Saharan dust has moved into the Houston area and could worsen air quality for sensitive groups. Most people will not notice much beyond the hazy skies, but if you have asthma or other breathing issues, you may want to limit time outdoors today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As of Monday morning, the U.S Air Quality Index has all of southeast Texas in the “Moderate” category. However, during the afternoon hours, air quality levels could rise to “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” in some locations.<\/p>\n
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The plume is expected to remain draped across southeast Texas through Tuesday before spreading farther north and west, affecting a larger portion of the state.<\/p>\n
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The Saharan dust has also had a slight impact on temperatures. Much of the dust is located about 5,000 feet above the ground, where it reflects some sunlight and helps limit daytime heating. However, hot and humid conditions will still remain in the forecast with heat indices or feels-like temperatures in the triple digits.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the heavier Saharan dust arrives, expect beautiful fiery red sunrises and sunsets. It also suppresses tropical activity, so that\u2019s good!<\/p>\n