Dust Condition Continues Over Freetown (05/03/2026)
This alert is an update to the previously published alerts below:
March 4, 2026, 2:24 p.m.
Dust Over Freetown Western Area Urban (4th March, 2026)
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Dust Condition Continues Over Freetown (05/03/2026)
Ongoing: Dust storm/Sandstorm
Minor severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Minor
Certainty:
Observed
Time period
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Issued Thu 05 Mar 2026 16:09
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Effective: Thu 05 Mar 2026 16:06
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Expires: Fri 06 Mar 2026 16:06
Area
Western Area Urban and Western Area Rural
Event Description
Light Dust continues to be present in the atmosphere causing slight reduction in visibility. Airborne dust levels are generally low and unlikely to significantly affect daily activities. The event is localized and poses minimal health or transport hazards.
Instructions
Sensitive individuals (with respiratory issues) may consider limiting outdoor activities or use face masks when they are outdoors. As visibility will be slightly reduced drivers and marine transporters are advised to drive and navigate with caution.