Dust From Africa Brings Hazy Skies to DFW

Texans are used to winds stirring up dust — but how about when those winds blow in from Africa?

A large plume of brown dust from the Sahara desert made its way into the state over the weekend, reaching as far north as Lubbock — and even Dallas-Fort Worth.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This satellite image shows a plume of dust spreading from Africa like milky coffee.

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