Is it raining dust?

[ARW]

It's not building site dust. The van was covered in it last night, this morning and this afternoon.

Anyone else suffered from this?

[Bob Minchin]

Yup we have id down in 'ampshire too

Supposed to have come from the Sahara according to the local news.

[Adrian]

Just a thin covering here in the Welsh borders. T'was Saharan sand, due to odd high-level winds.

[The Medway Handyman]

Yup. Van, car & deck (just washed).

[ARW]

Not a thin covering for me! I could see it in the rain as it hit the windscreen.

[John Williamson]

So it was *your* fault, then.

[Huge]

No, it's bits of the Sahara. Seriously.

[Sam Plusnet]

Wait 'til they start on the cement.

[Robin]

Are you still working in London or has the Sahara moved oop North?

[ARW]

I am North of Watford Gap ATM.

[Martin Brown]

And as far north as Newcastle. Glad I didn't wash the car!

[spuorgelgoog]

Only my neighbours after I bashed the vac filter out of the bedroom window.

Owain

[Chris Bartram]

Yeah, just a little here in West Mids.

[Graham.]

The last time was last week, Sunday night or Monday morning.

I had washed the car on Sunday afternoon.

[Tim Streater]

Indeed it is. This happens from time to time. This is not the first time and it won't be the last.

[John Rumm]

Yup, seemed to be a fine sandy coating on the cars today...

[djc]

Yes, (London WC1). Dust storm from Sahara?

[Brian Gaff]

es, We get this Saharan dust several times a year. I noticed it on a sheet of glass I left layed down in the garden. It felt gritty. It has been mentioned on the radio and usually is when it happens. Brian

[Brian Gaff]

Lets hope they have not had any chemical or nuclear accidents where it comes from then.

Brian

[Brian Gaff]

In some parts of the world its rained frogs and fishes, so count ourselves lucky.

Brian