Saharan Dust Plume Blankets Miami-Fort Lauderdale With Haze, Intense Heat
Miami-Fort Lauderdale is experiencing a very hazy, hot, and humid weekend due to a significant plume of Saharan dust settling over South Florida. High temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-90s, with "feels-like" temperatures between 105-110F on Saturday…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 10, 2026 —
Miami-Fort Lauderdale is currently under a blanket of haze as a significant plume of Saharan dust settles over South Florida, contributing to an intensely hot and humid weekend.
Temperatures are forecast to reach the low to mid-90s. On Saturday, the combination of heat and humidity is expected to push “feels-like” temperatures into the 105-110°F range. By Sunday, the heat index is predicted to be in the mid-90s.
While spotty afternoon thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, the presence of the dust is anticipated to significantly suppress rain chances starting Sunday and continuing into the following week. Meteorologists note that the Saharan dust layer can inhibit the formation of significant rainfall.
In separate weather-related news, the Atlantic basin remains quiet. No tropical development is anticipated within the next seven days, providing a reprieve from hurricane season concerns for the region.
Story summarized from the original created by Jackson Dill on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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