Dust Over Freetown Western Area Urban (4th March, 2026)
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Dust Over Freetown Western Area Urban
Expired: Dust storm/Sandstorm
Minor severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Minor
Certainty:
Observed
Response Types:
Monitor
Time period
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Issued Wed 04 Mar 2026 14:24
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Effective: Wed 04 Mar 2026 14:24
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Onset: Wed 04 Mar 2026 14:00
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Expires: Thu 05 Mar 2026 14:00
Area
Freetown, Western Area Urban
Event Description
Light Dust may 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.