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Wildfire Smoke Hits New York, Boston As Triple-Digit Heat Makes Air Quality Worse
The National Weather Service said the smoke could reach the surface Wednesday and Thursday, worsening breathing conditions for vulnerable residents.
- On Wednesday, July 15, the National Weather Service in Upton issued an air quality alert for the New York City metro area due to fine particulate matter from Canadian wildfires.
- Wind patterns are funneling smoke from over 830 wildfires burning across Ontario and Minnesota into the Northeast and Midwest United States, causing hazy skies and declining air quality.
- The city's Air Quality Index reached 155 as of 2:30 p.m., placing it in the unhealthy zone; health officials urge sensitive groups including children and those with respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activity.
- Compounding the smoke, a heatwave with a heat index of up to 104 degrees is affecting the region simultaneously. Emergency management officials recommend staying indoors with air conditioning and calling 911 if symptoms become severe.
- Forecasters expect hazy conditions to persist through Thursday, with smoke potentially worsening before rain forecast for the Northeast on Saturday helps clear the air. Officials monitor the plume's southward push toward Washington.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Center
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L 31%
C 44%
R 25%
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