Sahara sand is moving up toward France from this Sunday, July 12, 2026, amid a heatwave while Île-de-France remains on red alert. A milky sky, dust-covered cars, and, above all, nights that could be even tougher to endure.
More and more frequently, a weather phenomenon is making its way across France: a Sahara sand cloud carried by winds beyond the Mediterranean. This dust storm is expected to reach Paris and the entire Île-de-France region on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
A massive plume of Saharan dust is crossing the Atlantic and heading towards Europe. France could feel the impact as early as Tuesday, February 24, 2026, including Paris and the Île-de-France region, bringing with it potential air quality issues and unseasonably mild temperatures.
