During a Spare the Air Alert, outdoor exercise should take place only in the early morning, when smog levels are lower. When smoke reaches unhealthy levels, residents should stay inside if possible with windows and doors closed until it subsides, if temperatures allow. When it's too hot, re...
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
For several days, parts of the Midwest and Northeast have been seeing unhealthy levels of smoke, with Detroit, Chicago and New York City experiencing some of the worst air quality in the world, according to IQAir, which monitors the air quality index around the world. On Saturday, the air ...
The National Weather Service said winds were continuing to bring smoke from the fires into the U.S. on Saturday, causing "moderate" to "unhealthy" air quality across the U.S. Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley and Midwest. For many areas, however, that marked improvements from earlier in...
Canadian wildfire smoke is infiltrating the Midwest on Tuesday, and the air in Chicago has deteriorated to the Air Quality Index's "very unhealthy" category.
Climate change is making wildfires more likely and more intense, exposing more people to dangerous wildfire smoke. Scientists are continuing to learn how much damage that smoke can do to the environment and human health
When the air quality index is between 101-150, it’s unhealthy for sensitive groups. When it reaches 151-200, the air is unhealthy, when it’s between 201-300 the air is very unhealthy, and when it’s between 301-500 the air is hazardous (10). ...
Smoke consists of a complex blend of gases and fine particles generated from burning wood and other organic materials. The primary health risk from smoke comes from these tiny particles. They can irritate your eyes and respiratory system, leading to issues like burning eyes, a runny nose and il...