Saharan Dust Turns French Skies Orange as Powerful Winds Sweep North

Although the event occurs every year, this year it will be more pronounced, as the volume of desert dust particles will be higher than usual.

"This phenomenon is explained by the presence of a low pressure system between Spain and Morocco and a powerful southerly flow that will raise sand from the Sahara...," said Romain Wéber, a meteorologist from "Lyon Météo", contacted by Actu Lyon. He also specified that this southerly flow will also bring a lovely softness for this month of February. We can expect 17° for Saturday in Lyon.

This phenomenon will end with the rain announced for the end of the day on Saturday. It will also have the effect of causing the sand and desert dust particles to fall to the ground, which we will find on the ground everywhere and with their particular color. Wait until the end of the weekend to wash your car so as not to find it covered with yellow/red traces on Sunday morning, the media advises.