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Jun 26, 2020 10:34:53   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
Like at least a few others here, I have been anticipating arrival of the cloud of dust from the Saharan Desert in hopes of being able to capture some enhanced sunrise or sunset photographs. It has looked a little "iffy" at best, because we are in a weather pattern of very high humidity and spotty showers, either of which can minimize the beneficial optical effects of the airborne dust. I've nevertheless been monitoring the situation in order to be prepared when it happens. So far, however, we have seen little or no evidence of the dust here in the areas north of Dallas. Some of the models that have been shown are indicating that the cloud will disperse pretty much as soon as it passes over us. I'll keep watching, but my hopes are fading...

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Jun 26, 2020 10:54:15   #
tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio
 
From what iv'e read, Texas was where it was heading with some dust making it all the way to the Ohio Valley but, that was a "forecast" and things change. Hope you get the shot!

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Jun 26, 2020 13:46:52   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
Check with Delkus.

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Jun 27, 2020 06:38:55   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
larryepage wrote:
Like at least a few others here, I have been anticipating arrival of the cloud of dust from the Saharan Desert in hopes of being able to capture some enhanced sunrise or sunset photographs. It has looked a little "iffy" at best, because we are in a weather pattern of very high humidity and spotty showers, either of which can minimize the beneficial optical effects of the airborne dust. I've nevertheless been monitoring the situation in order to be prepared when it happens. So far, however, we have seen little or no evidence of the dust here in the areas north of Dallas. Some of the models that have been shown are indicating that the cloud will disperse pretty much as soon as it passes over us. I'll keep watching, but my hopes are fading...
Like at least a few others here, I have been antic... (show quote)


https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather/saharan-dust-cloud-new-orleans/289-16082957-5156-48f4-9ef1-4815363cdf56

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Jun 27, 2020 07:58:07   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I just watched a show about the Sahara and it's traveling sand. Amazing. When I was on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, one of the crew members pointed out the fine sand on the ship's rails, saying that it was blown in from the Sahara.

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Jun 27, 2020 08:18:33   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
It is horrible here in Florida.

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Jun 27, 2020 08:53:41   #
OlinBost Loc: Marietta, Ga.
 
Many people near Atlanta have taken some spectacular photos that have been shown by our local weathermen. My problem with taking any is there are to many trees obstructing the view from my house.

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Jun 27, 2020 11:41:26   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
As of yesterday, there was an impressive amount of dust in the air on the south side of Dallas, but very little up here on my side. Now really isn't the time to be driving across town for a photograph or two. Winds locally have been very strong, and I suspect that they may be dispersing the dust just as it gets here. One more chance this evening, and maybe tomorrow, but after that will have to wait for the second batch next weekend.

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Jun 27, 2020 11:57:01   #
pendennis
 
The dust cloud is a somewhat rare phenomenon, but it also demonstrates just how powerful the winds are from the Sahara. During the hurricane season in the Atlantic, the generating hot dry Saharan winds blow out into the Atlantic, meeting up with the wet oceanic winds, and the subsequent weather turns into tropical storms or hurricanes.

Of course, any land mass of the Sahara's size would create massive weather; some 3.55 million square miles.

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Jun 27, 2020 12:36:14   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
Well if the COVID does not get you desert fever, the fungus Coccidioides, may... I was warned in Phoenix Arizona it was common for newcomers to get. It travels in the dust ... Sahara may be a source? Another reason to wear a mask.

Just think, that dust will get in your camera!!!

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Jun 27, 2020 13:16:20   #
riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas
 
larryepage wrote:
Like at least a few others here, I have been anticipating arrival of the cloud of dust from the Saharan Desert in hopes of being able to capture some enhanced sunrise or sunset photographs. It has looked a little "iffy" at best, because we are in a weather pattern of very high humidity and spotty showers, either of which can minimize the beneficial optical effects of the airborne dust. I've nevertheless been monitoring the situation in order to be prepared when it happens. So far, however, we have seen little or no evidence of the dust here in the areas north of Dallas. Some of the models that have been shown are indicating that the cloud will disperse pretty much as soon as it passes over us. I'll keep watching, but my hopes are fading...
Like at least a few others here, I have been antic... (show quote)


Yea Larry, I live in South Grand Prairie and have not seen any sign of it. We do have a high thin overcast so this may be hindering the effects since I think the sand is higher in the atmosphere than the clouds. Let's keep looking up.
bruce

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Jun 27, 2020 13:46:01   #
tdozier3 Loc: Northern Illinois
 
larryepage wrote:
Like at least a few others here, I have been anticipating arrival of the cloud of dust from the Saharan Desert in hopes of being able to capture some enhanced sunrise or sunset photographs. It has looked a little "iffy" at best, because we are in a weather pattern of very high humidity and spotty showers, either of which can minimize the beneficial optical effects of the airborne dust. I've nevertheless been monitoring the situation in order to be prepared when it happens. So far, however, we have seen little or no evidence of the dust here in the areas north of Dallas. Some of the models that have been shown are indicating that the cloud will disperse pretty much as soon as it passes over us. I'll keep watching, but my hopes are fading...
Like at least a few others here, I have been antic... (show quote)


We had an incredible sunset last night in Northern Illinois, which I assume was from the cloud. We'll see what this evening brings. News reports said it would be around through the weekend

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Jun 27, 2020 14:11:29   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
It's a thick haze here in middle Tennessee today. I thought it was misty rain between me and the neighboring hills this morning, but it was Saharan dust.

Stan

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Jun 27, 2020 14:45:37   #
revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson
 
All we need to do is build a wall high enough and strong enough to keep that furrinor out! (LOL)

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Jun 27, 2020 15:12:22   #
POVDOV
 
If this is the same dust I read about a year ago that comes from Africa and usually lands in the Amazon then it has phosphorus in it that make the Amazons green growth possible. So it has use there but don't know it it helps up here in more temperate zones. Are Phosphorus dust particles luminus if so it would be something to photograph

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/08/atmospheric-winds-carry-nutrients-africa-amazon

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