Saharan dust is making skies over Florida hazy.

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The dust plume isn't unusual. Activity ramps up in mid-June and subsides after mid-August.

that traveled across the Atlantic Ocean has reached Florida and is expected to spread across the Gulf Coast and Southeast.

The "wall of dust" is forecast to bring hazy skies to the Sunshine State, which will be balanced by vivid sunrises and sunsets.

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The Activity usually ramps up in mid-June, , and begins to subside after mid-August, which is when tropical cyclone activity ramps up until mid-October.

The dust inhibits the development of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin and helps prevent strengthening of any existing storms.

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