US Hazy Skies: Wildfire Smoke to Return to Midwest, Northeast

People in the Northeast and Midwest can expect hazy skies this week due to the smoke and wildfires in North Canada. Smoky conditions can also reach parts of New York, Washington D.C., Detroit and Michigan.

Anyone with medical conditions and older adults in the affected areas should check the air quality this week before planning outdoor activities.

Previously, Nature World News (NWN) reported the unhealthy and poor air quality in the Midwest and Northeast due to raging fires in Canada.

However, the rainy conditions and thunderstorms helped relieve the affected region.

In some parts of the United States, Americans have struggled with the intense heat since July, noting that the summertime began.

Smokey skies in the Northeast and Midwest

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New York City. The latest weather forecast said that hazy skies are expected to unfold in Midwest and Northeast, especially in Michigan, Maryland, Detroit, New York and Washington D.C.

According to the BBC's recent report, people were advised to evacuate in Osoyoos town due to the fire threat.

Canada has been fighting wildfires that also affected nearby communities.

In the United States, CNN reported that massive wildfires unfolded in California and Nevada, spawning deadly fire whirls. The report said that the York fire managed to burn 80,000 acres.

The report said the fire emerged in the New York Mountain Range of California's Mojave National Preserve.

In the Northeast and Midwest, hazy and smokey skies unfolded due to wildfires in Central Canada. The latest AccuWeather forecast showed that smoke could reach portions of Detroit, New York City, Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh.

The smoke can likely bring reduced air quality, which could put people with medical conditions at risk.

The forecast said that the most smoke could be seen in Ontario and Manitoba.There is a possibility that the smoke could reach North Carolina, Delaware and Virginia.

However, the forecast said that the smokey conditions could be short-lived.

Meanwhile, the NWS New York reported that New Yorkers could expect dry conditions with temperatures reaching the 70s or 80s.

In addition, the National Weather Service (NWS) advisory revealed that excessive heat conditions are expected in the South-Central and Eastern United States.

The NWS Weather Prediction Center reported that over 100 million people in the country are at risk of oppressive heat conditions.

Also Read: Developing Tropical Disturbance to Bring Gusty Thunderstorms in Southeast U.S.

Staying safe from the hazy and smokey skies

The latest weather report showed that the smoke from Canada's wildfires could reach portions of the Northeast and Midwest.

Homeowners and motorists should monitor the weather outlook before they plan to go outside. Reduced and poor air quality could lead to health risks.

Here are essential reminders to prevent the health risks of poor air quality.

Limiting outdoor activities is recommendable this week.
Stay updated with announcements from health officials or the city.
Wearing N95 masks can become helpful to prevent pollutants from wildfire smoke.

Also Read: U.S. Weather Forecast: Powerful, Severe Weather to Hit Central U.S. Amidst Extreme Heat

Did you know?

Based on the European Environment Agency, air pollution can harm people even with short-term and long-term exposure. It can result in increased health or disease risks.