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	SW Asia Dust Storms, May 20-22, 1999

Observations:

CAPITA Analysis
- METEOSAT Combined Visible and Infrared Imagery Loop : for 0830Z 20 May - 1830Z 21 May, by Tom Lee, NRL/MRY. Shows area of duststorm as fuzzy yellow shades; cirrus appears as more distinct, deeper yellows
- METEOSAT Visible Imagery Loop : showing area of duststorm (CAPITA)
- METEOSAT Infrared Imagery Loop : showing area of duststorm (CAPITA)
06Z SW Asia Surface Observations Loop : showing area of duststorm observations (cyan colored).
NASA/GSFC Aeronet Sunphotometer Data data (preliminary) for Bahrain, showing dust (neutral extinction) on the 21st and 22nd: May 20 May 21 May 22

Dynamical Forcing:

Aerosol Simulation:

TOMS, NOAA/NESDIS, and NAAPS Analysis:

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SW Asia Dust Storms, May 20-22, 1999