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June 1, 2011: Makran Coast, Elevated and Boundary Layer Dust Event |
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NRL MSG_DEBRA dust-enhancement animation for June 1, 2011.
Notice opposing dust plumes along the Iran/Pakistan border. Southward moving plume is elevated. Northward moving plume is associated with sea breeze front; the dust is contained within the boundary layer. |
NRL rgb dust-enhancement animation for June 1, 2011. |
Surface Observations loop Surface winds show offshore flow from interior locations to coastal sites along the Makran coast at the border of Iran and Pakistan. At 11Z a strong sea breeze forms. The boundary layer winds turn from northerly to southerly in direction.
Comparison 48h loop On loop, tau=18h shows offshore or northerly flow. At tau=24h the forecasted winds become southerly indicating the onset of the sea breeze.
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