Canada is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with close to 11 million hectares, or about 27 million acres, of land already burned since the beginning of the year,accordingto the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Wildfires are burning from coast to coast, and more ...
A cold front will enter Western New York from the northwest in the early morning hours Wednesday and should reach the Downstate regions by Wednesday evening. Winds are expected to bring potential near-surface smoke impacts statewide, officials say. "Although forecast uncertainty remains, New Yorkers ...
Almost all of New York state is under a air quality alert because of smoke from wildfires in Canada blowing into the area. NEW YORK-If ever there was a day to stop and enjoy the New York City skyline, This wasn’t it. Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada has poured into the north...
The entire state of New York is under air quality health advisory due to smoke from wildfires in western Canada. "The smoke is expected to cause the Air Quality Index to reach levels in Upstate communities which are 'Unhealthy for All' New Yorkers," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a news relea...
For Americans in the densely populated northeast, including New York City — as well as parts of the midwest as of Thursday morning — it’s reasonable to ask when the smoke from this fire will finally clear up. But those affected by the invading smoke aren’t going to like the answer....
People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada turn skies a hazy orange, June 7, 2023, in New York City.Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesByIvan Pereira, Teddy Grant, and Emily Shapiro Last Updated: June 10, 2023, 2:56 AM CSTHazy...
New York's statewide weather network, which is operated by the University at Albany, captured a stunning timelapse of thick wildfire smoke from Canada moving into New York City on June 7. At 10 a.m., skies are a bit hazy, but blue. By 2 p.m., it's an eerie orange world. ...
GOES-16 satellite image shows smoke sweeping into New York and Pennsylvania on the morning of June 7, 2023. Fires in Quebec have delivered one of the most intense outbreaks of smoke seen in the eastern U.S. in decades. Wildfire smoke from Canada haspassed over the northeastern U.S.multiple...
"This is an unprecedented event in our city, and all New Yorkers must take precautions,"Mayor Eric Adamssaid Wednesday. The city's four zoos remained closed, along with the New York Aquarium and public beaches. Wildfires in Canada continue to severely impact the air quality. The FDNY will ...
Table. Asthma Syndrome ED Visits by Age Groups and Boroughs in New York City Before, During, and After the Wildfire Smoke Wave in June 2023a View LargeDownload Supplement. Data Sharing Statement 1. Natural Resources Canada. National wildland fire situation report. Accessed July 5, 2023. https:...