African Dust and Tropical Storms

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

Have you noticed that this year's hurricane season is supposed to be more severe? There have been more tropical storm warnings than there usually are, and part of the reason is because of this season's African dust.

The amount of African dust over the eastern and central Atlantic Ocean can inhibit tropical storm development. Although this dust occurs almost every year, some years there is more dust than others. The dust is created in the Sahara Desert and is blown through the Caribbean Sea and Gulf Coast by strong winds. This dust creates extremely dry air over the ocean which can prevent tropical storms from progressing. 

In years past, the African dust has prevented a lot of tropical storms from forming so far. Part of Hurricane season is still upon us, but hopefully we will not see any more severe tropical storms or hurricanes.

Call SERVPRO of Anderson today if you experience storm damage.