Honduras Braces for Sahara Dust, Scattered Rain, Possible Aftershocks

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 20, 2026 · Originally reported July 18, 2026 by La Prensa

Authorities warned Hondurans this weekend to limit time outdoors amid elevated Sahara dust levels (30–60 micrograms per cubic meter, expected to rise), scattered rain in the north and west, and possible aftershocks from Friday's magnitude-7-plus earthquake off Mexico's Pacific coast.

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