March of the Harmattan

Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

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NASA: March of the Harmattan.

First seen Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC Latest source Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

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NASA •published Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC •fetched Apr 1, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC