US EditionCanadian Wildfire Smoke Could Cause Hazy Conditions In PA
- Canadian wildfires burning over 1.58 million acres in Manitoba and other regions are generating smoke drifting into the northern and eastern United States, including Pennsylvania in early June 2025.
- These fires, which have caused evacuations of 25,000 residents, have led to warnings in Midwest states due to ozone and particle pollution, although air quality impacts in Pennsylvania remain minimal.
- The National Weather Service and local authorities report the smoke mainly stays aloft, causing hazy skies and milky appearances especially in southwestern Pennsylvania, with little surface air quality degradation expected.
- Meteorologists note that the smoke will dim sunlight and create vivid sunrises and sunsets, though episodic lower-level smoke could affect visibility and pose health or travel concerns for sensitive individuals.
- This event suggests that while smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to affect sky conditions across parts of the US, it currently represents a limited risk to air quality and public health in Pennsylvania.
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Why is it 'smoky' in Pennsylvania? The blame goes to Canada
(WTAJ) -- The air might seem smoky in Pennsylvania this week as Canada deals with wildfires again, and windstreams may bring that smoke to our area. Blazes sparked in the Manitoba area, according to the country’s Department of Natural Resources. On May 29, Saskatchewan declared a Provincial State of Emergency. Canadian officials stated the fire was "out of control." As the wildfire rages on, the windstream is carrying smoke across hundreds of mi…
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