Dale C. S. Destin – The Saharan dust season, which officially began in mid-February, is now bringing the second notable surge of the year to Antigua and Barbuda.

The second surge, the first of the season, is expected to arrive this afternoon, reducing air quality to moderate levels due to elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).
The air quality is expected to remain reduced Wednesday afternoon through at least early next week with a break on Saturday.

While the health risk remains low for most people, those who are unusually sensitive—such as individuals with asthma and other respiratory conditions—should take precautions and stay informed with the latest air quality updates.
Read more: https://268weather.wordpress.com/2025/02/26/saharan-dust-alert-first-surge-of-the-season-arrives/






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