Hurricane Ophelia Paints UK Skies Red with Sahara Sand
Dark, eerie skies and a blood-red sun have gripped the UK – and the culprit is Hurricane Ophelia. Though downgraded, the storm is dragging Saharan dust and tropical air straight over Britain, experts reveal.
Ophelia’s Dusty Legacy
As Ophelia’s remains sweep across the UK, they’re pulling in fine desert dust from the Sahara. This airborne sand scatters blue light, leaving the sky bathed in an unsettling red glow.
Forest Fires Stoke the Spectacle
Adding to the smoky haze is smoke from raging forest fires in Portugal and Spain. The mix of dust and debris is darkening skies and turning the sun a fiery red, unsettling Brits across the country.
“The dust has caused shorter wavelength blue light to be scattered, making the sun appear red,” experts explain.
