Why is the sun and sky such a weird colour?

According to a Met Office tweet Storm Ophelia has drawn Saharan dust to the UK, making the sun appear red.
The red sun in Brighton due to Storm OpheliaThe red sun in Brighton due to Storm Ophelia
The red sun in Brighton due to Storm Ophelia

Some people have said there is a strange burning smell accompanying todays’ weather phenomenon.

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