For several days, parts of the Midwest and Northeast have been seeing unhealthy levels of smoke, with Detroit, Chicago and New York Cityexperiencing some of the worst air qualityin the world, according toIQAir,which monitors the air quality index around the world. On Saturday, the air quality...
Wildfires burning in Canada and the western United States are creating an expanding smoke plume that shrouded much of Wyoming in a haze Monday (August 2). In response, theNational Weather Servicehas issued anAir Quality Alertin effect through Tuesday afternoon. The cities of Cheyenne and Casper ...
Those spending time outdoors should use a well-fitted respirator, such as an N95 mask, to lessen exposure to small particles of smoke, which are associated with the largest health risk of smoke. The statement adds that high-quality respirators cannot prevent expos...
While healthy people need not worry, the alert means some smoke is mixing into the air here, leading to unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups like the elderly and people with respiratory issues. People in those groups are recommended to limit their time outside breath...
As the smoke shifted south Tuesday morning,Topeka,Kansas, had the worst air quality in America.Kansas City,Missouri, also ranked among the cities with the worst air quality. THE AIR QUALITY INDEX EXPLAINED: WHAT AIR QUALITY IS BAD? Here are the worst air quality U.S. cities right now. ...
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Wildfire smoke has drifted into the Bay Area and has prompted an air quality advisory through Saturday. BERKELEY, Calif. - Hikers at the lookout point on Grizzly Peak Friday afternoon found the view looked a bit hazy. Smoke is blowing into the region from wildfires burning in Oregon and Calif...
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds to thousands of miles through the Plains and Midwest, into the Northeast.
In a summer of historic wildfires, Canadians have undoubtedly found themselves checking the air quality more than usual. But the way that number is calculated varies by province, and experts say it will need to be changed to better reflect the risks and prevalen...
But experts say to use common sense and keep any eye on air quality data for your area, and try to avoid leaving your home in particularly polluted times. "Take it easier during smoky times to reduce how much smoke you inhale. If it looks or smells smoky outside, avoid strenuous activit...