The worst dust storms in 70 years hit Australia today including the largest city of Sydney. Airline flights were rerouted, and other transportation like passenger ferries were stopped because of the orange dust blowing in from The Outback.
Some residents were complaining of breathing difficulties, as an orange glow descended on cities and the countryside. Officials told those with asthma and heart problems to remain inside.
Forecasters expect more normal conditions as the week goes on, but some parts of Australia have been hit with a severe early Spring heatwave which is also causing some wildfires.