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Post by ferris1248 on Jul 23, 2024 10:07:45 GMT -5
Florida could be hit with another round of "dirty rain," after a weekend of the unusual weather phenomenon. Over the last few days, the Sunshine State saw a torrential plume of Saharan dust mix with its typical summer thunderstorms, which ultimately ended up creating so-called "dirty rain." Monday is set to see more Saharan dust arriving in Florida, according to multiple forecasters, including Weather Nation's meteorologist Rob Bradley, who posted a map showing a cloud of dust moving through the state. Several parts of Florida are forecast to see rain and thunderstorms on Monday, including Miami and the Tampa Bay Area, so they may experience "dirty rain" again. Last weekend saw striking colors in the sky, likely caused by the light interacting with the dust particles. In the Saharan Desert that spans across North Africa where temperatures can soar above 100 degrees for months, hot, dry air lifts fine dust particles high into the atmosphere. These particles are then carried westward by trade winds, embarking on a trans-Atlantic journey that can affect air quality and weather patterns in the Americas. The Saharan Dust is expected to start leaving the state around Tuesday and Wednesday, Dobson said, meaning Texas could see some "thick dust by midweek," according to Bradley. It comes after millions of Texans were told to avoid using their cars, for the second time this month, in an effort to improve air quality. www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/next-wave-of-dirty-rain-may-hit-florida/ar-BB1qqdQR?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=u531&cvid=67ff6b5adf124559970b7d25482592f8&ei=36
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Post by 1outlaw on Jul 23, 2024 10:43:14 GMT -5
Yeah i gave up getting the vehicles washed. Its raining nearly every day.
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Post by ferris1248 on Jul 23, 2024 10:48:20 GMT -5
Is it really that bad? The dirty rain?
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Post by gandy on Jul 23, 2024 10:50:17 GMT -5
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Post by gardawg on Jul 23, 2024 11:14:22 GMT -5
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Post by WidespreadPanic on Jul 23, 2024 11:28:58 GMT -5
I have been working 60 miles off the coast of Dakar, Senegal, Africa for the last 3 years. Certain times of the year it will be dusty enough to knock visibility down to less than a mile. Fun stuff.
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Jul 23, 2024 13:22:33 GMT -5
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Post by tonyroma on Jul 23, 2024 13:22:33 GMT -5
I have been working 60 miles off the coast of Dakar, Senegal, Africa for the last 3 years. Certain times of the year it will be dusty enough to knock visibility down to less than a mile. Fun stuff. You work on an oil rig?
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Jul 23, 2024 13:48:09 GMT -5
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Post by WidespreadPanic on Jul 23, 2024 13:48:09 GMT -5
Yep
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Post by TRTerror on Jul 23, 2024 14:19:44 GMT -5
I did that in northern Utah and Colorado back in the day. Good job , Paid well but drilling is at the whim of the Market...
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Post by richm on Jul 24, 2024 6:09:55 GMT -5
I've had a stuffy nose lately. I usually don't. Me too, and itchy eyes.
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Post by cadman on Jul 24, 2024 7:00:06 GMT -5
About 10 days ago I started with a runny nose that became a cough and then some kind of respiratory thing with chest congestion. I am finally getting over it. Took multiple Covid tests and all were negative. I assume it was just some kind of summer cold. My brother got it also. Took Musinex since plain Robitussin was impossible to find. I think a lot of people are catching it by looking at the cold and flu aisle in the store.
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Post by gandy on Jul 24, 2024 7:01:07 GMT -5
l o n g covid24
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Post by 1outlaw on Jul 24, 2024 7:07:30 GMT -5
Is it really that bad? The dirty rain? Yes....Vehicles are covered in brown sand. My wife was having a complete blond moment when she asked me why her vehicle looked like that, we were literally watching the news when they were discussing the dust in the atmosphere LOL
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Post by tankered on Jul 24, 2024 10:49:31 GMT -5
I don't know how dirty it was but rained like hell last night.
Good. Needed it.
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Post by Crkr 23 on Jul 24, 2024 11:11:46 GMT -5
Look at the bright side. If all that dirt and dust keeps settling here it might keep us above sea level for a few thousand years.
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Jul 24, 2024 17:39:39 GMT -5
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Post by jstubby2 on Jul 24, 2024 17:39:39 GMT -5
About 10 days ago I started with a runny nose that became a cough and then some kind of respiratory thing with chest congestion. I am finally getting over it. Took multiple Covid tests and all were negative. I assume it was just some kind of summer cold. My brother got it also. Took Musinex since plain Robitussin was impossible to find. I think a lot of people are catching it by looking at the cold and flu aisle in the store.
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Post by jstubby2 on Jul 24, 2024 17:49:17 GMT -5
About 10 days ago I started with a runny nose that became a cough and then some kind of respiratory thing with chest congestion. I am finally getting over it. Took multiple Covid tests and all were negative. I assume it was just some kind of summer cold. My brother got it also. Took Musinex since plain Robitussin was impossible to find. I think a lot of people are catching it by looking at the cold and flu aisle in the store. Dito, I had the same experience started about 3 weeks ago, thought it was scratchy throat itchy eyes, ended up with chest infection. 2 Z pacs % multiple injections of antibiotics & steroids & I'm finally feeling better yesterday. I'm treating COPD so it was kinda rough on me. Cad I'm not to far from you, may have been something going around this area.
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Post by stc1993 on Jul 25, 2024 1:22:26 GMT -5
I was starting to get COPD having to use the inhalers. Since I quit smoking its went away. Don't even use the inhalers anymore. Its only been four months and my lungs are a lot better especially at night.
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Post by ferris1248 on Jul 25, 2024 5:22:01 GMT -5
Good deal. COPD is a bitch.
Hang in there on the quit smoking deal.
I've been quit 25 years and still think about a cigarette occasionally.
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Post by cadman on Jul 25, 2024 6:46:04 GMT -5
Dito, I had the same experience started about 3 weeks ago, thought it was scratchy throat itchy eyes, ended up with chest infection. 2 Z pacs % multiple injections of antibiotics & steroids & I'm finally feeling better yesterday. I'm treating COPD so it was kinda rough on me. Cad I'm not to far from you, may have been something going around this area. I think it is something going around, know a few other people that came down with it, whatever it is.
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Post by jstubby2 on Jul 25, 2024 7:18:02 GMT -5
Dito, I had the same experience started about 3 weeks ago, thought it was scratchy throat itchy eyes, ended up with chest infection. 2 Z pacs % multiple injections of antibiotics & steroids & I'm finally feeling better yesterday. I'm treating COPD so it was kinda rough on me. Cad I'm not to far from you, may have been something going around this area. I think it is something going around, know a few other people that came down with it, whatever it is. Not to derail more but not much sucks more than summer (100+ heat index) cold!
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Post by Tarponator on Jul 25, 2024 9:37:34 GMT -5
Dito, I had the same experience started about 3 weeks ago, thought it was scratchy throat itchy eyes, ended up with chest infection. 2 Z pacs % multiple injections of antibiotics & steroids & I'm finally feeling better yesterday. I'm treating COPD so it was kinda rough on me. Cad I'm not to far from you, may have been something going around this area. I think it is something going around, know a few other people that came down with it, whatever it is. My GF's kids got it while up in the UP of Michigan last week visiting family -- the whole house of 9 had it. They are all better now, and too tested negative for Covid.
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