http://www.newsweek.com/saharan-dust-plaguing-southern-us-it-may-prevent-deadly-storms-1036907

Dust from the Sahara Desert has been plaguing Texas and much of the southern U.S. in recent weeks, contributing to hazy skies and spectacular sunsets.

While this dust can be an irritant, it may also prevent potentially deadly storms from forming, according to a study published in the Journal of Climate.