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Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed

A massive Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental United States is currently affecting weather patterns across the southern U.S., including the Acadiana region. The dust layer is contributing to fewer storms, hotter days, and more dramatic sunsets in Louisiana. Residents may not have noticed this high-altitude dust layer despite its significant impact on local summer weather conditions.

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KLFY1h ago

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KLFY14h ago

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