The dust mass, which forms in the Sahara Desert in northern Africa and blows thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, is forecast to arrive in Florida this week.

Saharan dust typically travels across the Atlantic this time of year, but this could be the biggest yet of 2025 and could cause dazzling sunsets.

A thick cloud of Saharan dust has drifted into South Florida, creating hazy skies and coating cars in a fine layer of dust. While most of the dust is suspended above ground level, limiting serious air quality issues,