Saharan Dust Hits Gulf Coast | Jackson News

Saharan dust is back with a vengeance, blanketing the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas — but Mississippi might get a short reprieve Thursday and Friday before a fresh wave crashes in Saturday. This yearly summer phenomenon, carrying desert grit and even microbes, can trigger coughs and eye irritation, and even influence hurricane formation by cooling ocean waters. Stay alert — the skies won’t stay clear for long. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/177c8305d4f7b1a9