Saharan dust cloud blankets South Florida, leaving haze and dust-coated cars
A thick cloud of Saharan dust has drifted into South Florida, creating hazy skies and coating cars in a fine layer of dust. While most of the dust is suspended above ground level, limiting serious air quality issues, residents are still seeing visible effects after recent rainstorms.June 5, 2025
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