A cloudy veil with a burnt tone
Since Monday, the fumes have now crossed the ocean and reached the British and French coasts. Driven by westerly winds, ocean currents push these smoke residues inland. Cote d’Or can also be affected.
“It can give a slightly different color to the cloud cover at higher altitudes, with a brownish tone in a way. A pioneer Very weak,” explains the MeteoNews expert. “However the fumes are greatly diluted in the atmosphere before they reach us. This should normally go unnoticed. »
Administrators of a dedicated amateurs’ Twitter account called Météo Côte-d’Or believe the event could “whiten the sky” in the department, according to map projections. “It has already been in Brittany since Sunday evening. »
Deposits like Sahara sand?
Although the air may seem slightly unbreathable and polluted, there are some health effects. It is still advised not to do sports activities. However, if it rains, deposits of these fumes can fall, and during episodes of Saharan sands, they can partially cover the roofs of vehicles and affect air quality. In this case, fine particles are dangerous. “It may even give off a slight burning smell. In this case, it’s best to hydrate well and wear a mask.
Till Wednesday, the weather will remain dry in the department, but a slight disturbance may come from Thursday onwards. The fumes could reach the Côte-d’Or on Wednesday or Thursday, according to forecasts from radar maps followed by Météo Côte-d’Or’s administrators.
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