Let’s take a closer look at the southwesterly storm that has been affecting the Marmara Region in recent days, threatening even boats moored in marinas and forcing boat owners to remove their solar panels, bimini tops, and sprayhoods. The warm wind blowing from the southwest is called Lodos. We are all familiar with this definition, but do we truly understand the Lodos wind? The Lodos wind, which even has proverbs associated with it, plays a central role in challenging scenarios for sailors. The saying “The Lodos has tearful eyes” has become ingrained in our language because it often brings rain. However, it doesn’t just bring rain. While blowing from the southwest, it also brings sand from the Sahara Desert to our country, and this sand has negative effects on human psychology. These dust particles electrify the positive ions in the air and lower our serotonin levels, which is our happiness hormone. Additionally, it makes headaches inevitable for those who suffer from migraines.