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A large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is floating across the Atlantic Ocean toward Florida and could create a mess as it mixes with storms across central and southwestern Florida.
The storms could dump up to three inches of rain in some areas. To make matters worse, the dust in the atmosphere is expected to mix with the precipitation, creating "dirty rain," which can leave behind a dirty film as it dries.
"You have this creepy layer of gross stuff on your car; you're like, it's not pollen, it's dust," Fox Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin said. "Look out for the dust collecting. Also, if it lands on your (air conditioner), it can clog it up, so (it's a) good idea to spray off your units."
In addition to leaving a dirty film behind, the dust plume could also exasperate symptoms for people with allergies.
The plume will also create a heavy haze over the area that could produce gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.