BEEN wondering why the sky has a yellow tinge to it today?
Well you're not the only one.
The sky's strange hue combined with a pinky red sun has left readers (and us) perplexed.
However, it is believed to be a combination of Saharan dust pulled in by ex-hurricane Ophelia and smoke from the forest fires in Portugal.
Red sky on my way to work this morning. Apparently related to Hurricane Ophelia #lovesalisbury @StormHour https://t.co/KlcFSVL9F5 pic.twitter.com/OVmjX87Oti
— Martin Cook (@martinjamescook) October 16, 2017
By lunchtime in Salisbury city centre, the sky had turned dark with it resembling night-time rather than day.
You know in Independence Day when everyone comes out & looks at the sky in disbelief? This! This in Salisbury today! #hurricanesun pic.twitter.com/zvw0cyVf0V
— A Bee (@Pinotnoirgirl) October 16, 2017
Winds of up to 109mph have already been recorded off the south coast of Ireland as ex hurricane Ophelia reaches the British Isles.
The Met Office has issued amber warnings for Northern Ireland, South West Scotland, Strathclyde and Wales.
It is like it in Salisbury, Wiltshire at midday. I thought the world was coming to an end pic.twitter.com/UnINlZbM8q
— Vinyl C & S (@vcands) October 16, 2017
Yellow warnings have been issued for the south west of England however this does not include Wiltshire.
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Saharan dust: send us your pictures of today's unusual sky
"Saharan dust and ex-hurricane Ophelia have made for some unusual conditions today. Send us your sky photos."
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My view from work opposite the Salisbury cathedral. Your pictures
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Lunchtime in Shrewton Monday! Weirdest sun and sky we've ever seen! Your pictures
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Red sky in Gomeldon Your pictures
Took this photo with 100-400 mm lens in Durrington earlier today you can also see a red line around the Sun which couldn't be see when I took the photo. Your pictures
This was taken in Calne at lunch time today Your pictures
Strange but beautiful sun putting the sky in an unusual way Your pictures
Todays hurricane sky taken on an iPhone, Wilton Road outside the Law Courts. Your pictures
This was the sky over West Harnham woods today this was about 11am this morning , had to put lights on indoors cause it was so dark . Very eerie but also very beautiful, Your pictures
While walking across Salisbury Plain this morning 
While walking across Salisbury Plain this morning Your pictures
The red sun over Salisbury cathedral today Your pictures
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This was outside my friends living room window in Tidworth at 11.30 am! Looks like a sunset at midday Your pictures
An after lunch view outside of Fisherton Mill. Your pictures
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Hurricane sun 
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Hurricane sun Your pictures
Sorting out the garden and saw the sun looking orange and the sky was almost orange. 🌪🌞 
Sorting out the garden and saw the sun looking orange and the sky was almost orange. 🌪🌞 Your pictures
Sun in Milton road this morning Your pictures
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Saharan dust: send us your pictures of today's unusual sky
Saharan dust and ex-hurricane Ophelia have made for some unusual conditions today. Send us your sky photos.
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