Florida to see 'dirty rain' as plume of Saharan dust layer arrives this weekend

A thick layer of Saharan dust that is among the massive plume covering much of the tropical Atlantic is forecast to bring with it 'dirty rain' to Florida.

Tropics remain quiet with Saharan dust approaching
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber took a look at the big plume of Saharan air moving over the Atlantic with another cloud behind it, keeping the tropics quiet.

Tampa weather | Highs in the low 90s with storms
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg took a look at our moisture content for next week and explained how Saharan dust could dry things out for us. Friday should offer some showers and heat, with highs at 92.

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Tropics quiet thanks to Saharan dust
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest conditions in the tropics.

Tampa weather | Saharan dust keeping tropics quiet
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg previewed some afternoon storms for Thursday and took a look at why it's quiet in the tropics at the moment.

Saharan dust helps keep tropical Atlantic quiet

Saharan dust continues to suppress tropical activity in the Atlantic, and that trend is expected to stay alive for a few more days. 

Tropics remain quiet
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking conditions in the tropics.

Tampa weather | cloud cover, rain could bring cool
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said Wednesday should be another typical summer day with heat and storms, but cloud cover and scattered storms could taper the heat for some of the Tampa Bay area.

Dry Saharan air continuing to stream towards Florida
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According to FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber, dry air headed for the state is holding everything at bay across a good portion of the Atlantic. Weber says more ideal conditions for tropical development is expected as we head into August.

Tampa weather | hot and steamy with afternoon rain
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said we should expect more heat with scattered afternoon storms on Tuesday. He also broke down why we can expect the tropics to be quiet for now.