CBS Baltimore said early Thursday that, "Todays air quality will be far worse than yesterday as the bulk of smoke from the Eastern Canada wildfires is pushed into the Mid-Atlantic. The pictures we saw from New York City yesterday could easily be our view today." People watch the sunset as...
The smoke is, at best, leading to hazy skies across wide swaths of the nation and, at worst, degradingair quality. What are the current air quality levels? The air quality index (AQI) ranges from 0 to 500 and has six color-coded categories corresponding to a different level ofhealthconce...
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...
The fire is still burning and producing smoke today, but that is being carried out to the east today. What are the potential impacts of the Halifax wildfire smoke? An Air Quality Alert has been issued for the entire area for the threat of reduced air quality Wednesda...
WILDFIRE SMOKE BLANKETS AREA Air Quality Index Tops Unhealthy ThresholdSmoky air that blew into the Inland Northwest in a few hoursThursday afternoon likely will...Prager, Mike
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...
SEE ALSO:When will the Canada wildfire smoke clear? Not as soon as you'd like. Where can I watch live updates about current air quality? The local ABC news affiliate in New York City is running non-stop updates about air qualityvia its YouTube channel. This also includes a regional smok...
On Monday, the Twin Cities ofMinneapolis-St. PaulinMinnesotaclaimed the worst air quality in America afterwindscarried the smoke southeastward into the northern U.S. Theair quality forecastfor Minneapolis is improving to "good" for Tuesday through the rest of the workweek. ...
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 prevalence...