HOUSTON, Texas. – Air quality is reported as unhealthy this Friday due to the arrival of dust from the Sahara in the Houston metropolitan area.
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The unhealthy conditions generated by the Sahara dust stay this Friday and continue on Saturday. Air quality levels are expected to drop to moderate on Sunday.
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“It is the season of the Sahara dust, we see this this year, what has surprised us scientists is the high concentration that is being reported with this precise event of the Sahara dust,” said the Univision 45 meteorologist. , Karuska Matos.
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It is considered unhealthy especially for sensitive groups that are people who suffer from allergies, asthma or respiratory problems.
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For these people and in general by levels, for the entire population, the use of face masks as much time as possible when they are outdoors. On Friday and Saturday it is recommended to limit outdoor activities and change the air conditioning filter.
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Sahara dust can cause skin and respiratory irritation, can cause allergies and asthma, in addition to skin irritation, conjunctivitis and watery eyes because it brings bacteria and pathogens.
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Overcast skies, rain showers and temperatures in the 80s Fahrenheit range are forecast in Houston this Friday.
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