In a rare atmospheric convergence, the East Coast will experience both drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires and a sweeping plume of Saharan dust over the next few days.
People in the Midwest recently endured the worst of the wildfire smoke − which brought air quality to near-dangerous levels − but conditions are now improving. According to AccuWeather, air quality in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa is expected to clear.
An easterly wind pattern has carried the smoke eastward, reaching as far south as Florida. But the smoke remains generally high in the atmosphere, likely resulting only in vivid red sunrises and sunsets rather than ground-level health concerns.
Adding to the spectacle: A plume of Saharan dust is making its way from South Florida toward the Gulf Coast. This dust will further enhance the brilliance of sunrises and sunsets across the region throughout the week.
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