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Met Office Issues Saharan Dust Alert

02 June 2025
This content originally appeared on Antigua News Room.
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Saharan Dust Alert

Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): A thick plume of Saharan dust is moving across the Atlantic and is now affecting the Leeward Islands through early next week.

️Expect:
▪️ Hazy skies
▪️ Reduced air quality (especially for sensitive groups)
▪️ Stunning sunrises & sunsets
▪️ Suppressed tropical development for now

Health Tips
️• Limit outdoor activity
• Wear a mask if you have asthma or allergies
• Use air purifiers indoors

Another wave of dust could arrive late next weekend—stay alert!

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