Dangerous Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Moves Into the Great Lakes and Northeast
The plumes could bring unhealthy air to more than 100 million people as surface smoke increases Wednesday and Thursday, the Weather Service said.
- Massive plumes of wildfire smoke from Canada are shifting into the United States, bringing dangerous air quality to more than 100 million people across the Midwest and Northeast this week.
- A record-breaking heat dome centered over the Midwest and Ontario is driving this event, with its northern edge perfectly positioned to funnel smoke east and south into affected regions.
- Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin officials issued air quality alerts as dangerous pollutants from Ontario wildfires drift into the region, posing health risks to children and those with heart or lung conditions.
- By Thursday, intense smoke will spread into the East Coast, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. National Weather Service meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein advises residents to limit outdoor activities and keep windows closed.
- While activity remains below record-setting levels seen three years ago, fire seasons are becoming longer and more intense due to climate change, keeping the door open for future smoke plumes.
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