The strong current of winds at around 10,000 feet over North Africa – known as the African Easterly Jet or AEJ – has been noticeably weaker than average so far this hurricane season.

The SAL can extend from about 5,000 to 20,000 feet in altitude and stretch across thousands of miles. It's often carried by strong easterly winds known as the African Easterly Jet, which acts like ...

The jet, a swift-moving ribbon of winds, creates undulations in the air also known as African easterly waves, which are the seeds for hurricanes. More: Hurricane season: NOAA makes highest storm ...

Yes! Three aspects of Saharan dust are at play when it comes to weakening tropical storms; dry air, the African Easterly Jet, and warm temperatures. The air at play in the dust storm is extremely dry.

The African Easterly Jet, at a higher altitude, was weaker than usual in June, which allowed more dust to accumulate that is generated by thunderstorms.

The African easterly jet was active through the hurricane season last year and is expected to be similarly active this year, according to Kottlowski. "What happens is the rainfall occurring in ...

The jet, a swift-moving ribbon of winds, creates undulations in the air also known as African easterly waves, which are the seeds for hurricanes.