Saharan dust plume

Miami experienced a heatwave with a peak temperature of 92°F and a heat index over 100°F, prompting a Heat Advisory. Thunderstorms hit parts of Florida, but conditions improved by sunset. A Saharan Dust plume is expected to bring hazy skies and reduced rainfall later in the week.

South Florida will experience a hazy, hot, and humid weekend due to a Saharan dust plume arriving Saturday through Monday. The dust will lead to reduced rain chances and high temperatures in the low 90s, with feels-like temperatures reaching 100-105°F. A heat dome next week will maintain high temperatures, while moisture from the north may increase rain chances later in the week.

An expansive Saharan dust plume is acting as a protective shield across the Atlantic, potentially hindering the organization and strengthening of hurricanes during the active season. The dust could reduce the likelihood of storms developing in hurricane breeding grounds.