Around this time of year, Saharan Dust regularly makes its way to Central Florida, affecting both air quality, particularly for those who are more sensitive, and enhancing our sunrises/sunsets in a remarkable way.

The first plume of Saharan dust is expected to reach the Sunshine State as early as this weekend.

The dust could make it harder for tropical systems to get stronger.

ORLANDO, Fla. – If your allergies and sinuses are acting up, the dust from Sahara Desert that has been in our sky is likely to blame. The lower concentration of dust should help allergies improve by the middle of the week. Tropical Update:Two areas in the tropics have been highlighted as having a low chance to develop. The tropics remain relatively quiet. Two areas have been highlighted by the National Hurricane Center as having a low chance to develop.