Tropical Storm Erin: How Saharan dust could shape the system's path

Saharan dust, specifically the Saharan Air Layer (SAL), can significantly impact hurricane paths by suppressing storm development and potentially altering their trajectories. This dust is being pulled in by Tropical Storm Erin as it spins in the main development region of the far eastern Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Erin: Will it impact Central Florida?

Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday in the eastern Atlantic and is expected to strengthen into the season’s first — and possibly first major — hurricane later this week, raising the question: Will it impact Central Florida?