This unit is used to measure the fine particulate matter in the air, such as, smoke, dust, soot or dirt. The "2.5" figure means particles are 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller, ...

This unit is used to measure the fine particulate matter in the air, such as, smoke, dust, soot or dirt. The "2.5" figure means particles are 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller, ...

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to drift over Michigan, leading officials to issue an air quality advisory for southwestern counties on Wednesday, June 11.

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Saharan dust and wildfire smoke lowering air quality, could cause respiratory issues by: Trevor Sonnier. Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 08:57 AM CDT. Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 08:57 AM CDT.

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and a Saharan dust cloud could collide over North Carolina this week. Here’s how it could affect air quality in the state.

Both wildfire smoke and Saharan dust are each designated as types of particulate matter. When either is in the sky, Air Quality Alerts will be issued as a preventive measure to let people know of ...

A dust cloud is spreading across the southeastern United States today. Here’s how a senior meteorologist predicts it’ll impact the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, area.

More smoke and dust are ahead for the northern, eastern and southern states into mid-June, as AccuWeather meteorologists continue to track Canadian wildfires and dust sweeping in from Africa.

Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert, said in an email Monday afternoon that the dust cloud is "about 2,000 miles wide from east to west, stretching from Jamaica all the way past Barbados.

Another plume of Saharan dust and smoke creates hazy skies over the US You may notice colorful sunrises/sunsets, and a haze in the sky. Shelby Ebertowski, KSAT Weather Authority Meteorologist .