Here is a deadly emission cloud moving toward Florida and it is expected to be here for some time. The state has been alerted and a national advisory has been issued, which will be in place until July 14. It is recommended that visitors to Walt Disney World Resort be cautious and avoid the theme park.

A cautionary advisory on air pollution was issued by Pinellas County Public Works authorities on Wednesday in reaction to Saharan dust that has crossed the Atlantic Ocean and arrived in Florida.

A precaution against air pollution was also promptly put in place by the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission because of worries that particulate matter with a size of 2.5 micrometers or smaller may potentially reach harmful levels. Although Saharan dust can provide breathtaking sunsets, authorities suggest that people should minimize their outside activities.

Those who are sensitive, including youngsters, asthma patients, and elderly adults, are advised to refrain from physically demanding outdoor activities at this time. Saharan dust has a dual effect on the environment: cooling ocean waters and preventing the formation of hurricanes through its dry air. It may nevertheless generate hazy skies and lower air quality if it remains over land.

Travelers to Disney World and additional Florida attractions, as well as Floridians themselves, may be at risk for health problems due to the Saharan dust plumes. Particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, known as delicate particulate matter (PM2.5), can be found in Saharan dust. These particles pose serious health hazards because they can enter the circulation and penetrate the lungs.

Exposure to high levels of PM2.5 can aggravate symptoms, cause respiratory discomfort, and raise the risk of respiratory infections in people with respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, and other conditions or chronic bronchitis. Children and the elderly are especially susceptible to the negative health effects of low air quality. There may be less visibility and cloudy circumstances when Saharan dust accumulates over an area.