Sahara Desert Dust Affecting Tri-State

The dust from the other side of the globe could cause some hazy conditions Wednesday.

The Sahara Desert. Photo by Roberdan, WIkipedia.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Tri-State residents can blame hazy skies Wednesday on the Sahara Desert.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials say dust from the Sahara - located 6,200 miles away in northeastern Africa - has been riding the winds for several days to make a rare appearance over Greater Cincinnati.

The dust will turn the sky a hazy gray and could cause breathing problems for people with sensitive lungs. 

You might have also noticed a unique sunset Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service at Wilmington, Ohio says smoke from large wildfires in the western U.S. has spread over the region at high altitudes.

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