Gerard also noted that another wave of Saharan dust is already forming over the eastern Atlantic and could impact South Florida again next week.

Coastal downpours are expected early Wednesday morning, primarily in Palm Beach County. Rain chances will increase by Wednesday afternoon, with strong thunderstorms possible between 1-5 p.m. in inland ...

Saharan dust plays a big role in tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic. Strong winds pick up the dust from the Sahara Desert and transport it thousands of miles across the Atlantic.