Sands blown all the way from the Sahara Desert by Hurricane Ophelia turned the sky above Watford a peculiar shade of orange this afternoon.
Behind the orangey brown gloom, the sun was seen to shine a deep red.
The sun trying to burn through murky skies (by Angela Scott)
The phenomenon, caused by the remnants of Ophelia dragging dust particles and tropical air up from the African continent, was first seen in South West England but has gradually moved eastwards.
It is thought that debris from forest fires currently burning in Spain and Portugal also contributed to the unusual conditions.
Did you capture any shots of the sky today? Send your photos in to editor@watfordobserver.co.uk or our Camera Club on Facebook to be in with a chance of having them published in this week’s paper.
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