CAP Alert · Actual

Dust Over Freetown Western Area Urban (4th March, 2026)

Expired: Dust storm/Sandstorm
Minor severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Minor
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 04 Mar 2026 14:24
  • Effective 04 Mar 2026 14:24
  • Onset 04 Mar 2026 14:00
  • Expires 05 Mar 2026 14:00
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Dust Over Freetown Western Area Urban

Response

Monitor

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.