An air quality alert was issued for the entire United States on Tuesday as smoke from massive wildfires blanketed the East Coast of Canada.
Five states issued red flag warnings this week due to smoky, hot and erratic weather conditions from New York to Maryland., National Weather Servicesaid S. At least 100 wildfires are still burning in northwestern Quebec and strong winds are pushing smoke down into the mid-Atlantic, a news agency said. CBS News Boston.
meteorological bureau It states that a “red flag warning” is issued when weather conditions are occurring or are likely to occur that could result in large and dangerous fires in dry areas.
New York City is experiencing some of the worst air quality on the East Coast, and the city has issued a red flag. Officials warn smoke-sensitive people to stay indoors because the air is “unhealthy”. according to to Foxweather.
A wildfire-burnt landscape taken near the entrance of the Wild Hay region, Alberta, Canada, on May 10, 2023. (Photo credit: MEGAN ALBU/AFP, Getty Images)
Meteorologist John Homenuk “It may be quite foggy outside and smoke may be quite noticeable on Tuesday afternoon and evening,” he tweeted. (Related:Air traffic control lost contact with the pilot minutes after the fateful plane crashed in the Virginia Mountains.
There have been more than 400 wildfires in Quebec to date, and dozens more are still burning in Ontario. About 10 million acres have been burned in Canada so far this year. According to the Canadian government, the wildfires are believed to have been caused by record heat waves in some parts of Canada. CNN.
Dangerous air quality warnings will continue through Wednesday night. People living on the East Coast will be able to smell the pungent smoky scent from now until then. CBS News Boston.
“When this smoke passes through, visibility can sometimes drop to nearly three miles,” Homenuk said.
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