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Sahara Dust Continues to Affect Puerto Rico: When Will the Weather Pattern Change?

6 updates over 15 days — last updated Jul 15, 2026

  1. Sahara Dust Continues to Affect Puerto Rico: When Will the Weather Pattern Change?

    via El Nuevo Día

    The Sahara dust will continue to be present in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, with a day marked by heat, haze, and limited rainfall. According to the National Meteorological Service (SNM), a drier air mass will dominate the weather conditions and limit shower…

  2. New Sahara Dust Mass Arrives in Puerto Rico: How Long Will It Last?

    via El Nuevo Día

    A new mass of Sahara dust has begun to enter Puerto Rico, starting in the east and gradually spreading to the rest of the island. According to meteorologist Lee Ann Inglés Serrano from the National Meteorological Service (SNM) in San Juan, the particulate…

  3. Sahara Dust and Wildfire Smoke Worsen Air Quality in Puerto Rico

    via El Nuevo Día

    Air quality in Puerto Rico remained deteriorated Tuesday due to Saharan dust particulate and smoke from active wildfires, compounded by heat conditions posing an additional health risk.

  4. Prepare for Haze: Sahara Dust to Affect Puerto Rico Until Wednesday

    via El Nuevo Día

    The National Weather Service (SNM) in San Juan forecasted the presence of Sahara desert dust concentrations over Puerto Rico until Wednesday. According to SNM meteorologist Lee Ann Inglés, the peak concentration was expected between Saturday and Sunday, but…

  5. More Saharan Dust Arrives in Puerto Rico: What to Expect This Weekend

    via Primera Hora

    The National Meteorological Service (SNM) in San Juan reported that a new mass of Saharan dust will arrive in Puerto Rico this weekend, causing hazy skies, reducing rainfall activity, and potentially affecting air quality.

  6. New Saharan Dust Cloud Arrives, Affects Air Quality in Puerto Rico

    via Primera Hora

    A dense cloud of Saharan dust is moving over Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, causing moderate to high concentrations and affecting air quality, according to the National Meteorological Service (SNM).