The Met Office said on Monday that Saharan dust is likely to extend across parts of the UK this week
The Met Office explains: “As in other parts of the world, the wind can blow strongly over deserts – whipping up dust and sand high into the sky. If the winds in the upper part of the atmosphere are blowing north, the dust can be carried as far as the UK.
“Once it is lifted from the ground by strong winds, clouds of dust can reach very high altitudes and be transported worldwide, covering thousands of miles. “In order for the dust to get from up in the sky down to the ground, you need something to wash it out of the sky – rain. As raindrops fall, they collect particles of dust on the way down. Then when the raindrops land on something and eventually evaporate, they leave behind a layer of dust.”
While you’re car being caked in dust can be somewhat irritating, a happier consequence of Saharan dust clouds can be stunning sunsets, with light reflecting off the reddish dust to create vibrant hues.The hot weather is expected to continue through the week and into the weekend, particularly in southern parts, though there is a chance of some thundery showers.
Met Office chief meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “High pressure is situated to the south-east of the UK, which is bringing more settled conditions and temperatures well above average for the time of year. While the highest temperatures are expected in the South, heatwave conditions are likely across much of England and Wales especially, with parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland also likely to see some unseasonably high temperatures.
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