The dust can cause eye, nose and throat irritation and those with allergies or asthma may experience wheezing.
Georgia officials warned this weekend about potential health problems related to the Saharan dust cloud hovering over the state.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said Saturday the dust cloud is expected to hang around for the next few days and people, especially those with chronic lung conditions, should protect themselves.The dust plume originated in Africa earlier this year, when a combination of weather factors led to dust kicked up by storms in central and west Africa gathering into a dense plume, which was pushed about 5,000 miles toward the US.
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