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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Canadian wildfire triggers air quality alerts in US but this state issues dire warning for residents. Check details
Thousands of residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the US. With more than a hundred wildfires burning in Canada, the smoke is bringing potentially dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States. Air quality alert in US Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has spread into the United States, impacting air quality as far south as Florida. Forecasters report that conditions in parts of Minnesota reached "very unhealthy" levels on June 3. The smoke is expected to continue drifting across the country, with much of the East Coast likely to experience moderate air quality by the end of the day, according to reports USA Today. ALSO READ: Jeff Bezos' precautionary measure revealed ahead of his ultra-rich luxurious wedding with Lauren Sanchez by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Minnesota remains under a statewide air quality alert through midweek, with some areas experiencing air conditions ranging from unhealthy to very unhealthy due to smoke particulates. A visible gray haze was also reported in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 2, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network. Canadian wildfire smoke causing poor air quality Smoke from Canadian wildfires will thicken over the Pittsburgh area today, leading to poor air quality across the region. According to CBS News, Friday has a very low chance of being designated a First Alert Weather Day. Next Monday has a slightly higher—but still low—chance of meeting that threshold. Live Events Air quality will be at its worst in the Mon Valley today, primarily due to local industrial pollution rather than wildfire smoke. Expect increased activity on the 'Pittsburgh Smell' app. In addition to the wildfire smoke, ozone levels will spike this afternoon due to abundant sunshine. Ozone (O₃) forms when sunlight triggers a chemical reaction in the atmosphere, typically on clear, sunny days. ALSO READ: Jonathan Joss shot dead: Actor used to do weird things in the middle of the night, neighbours give shocking details There are over 200 wildfires burning in Canada as of June 3, with over 100 classified as "out of control," according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. The fires have forced thousands to evacuate. On June 2, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, announced that 150 federal firefighting personnel from the United States are headed across the border to help fight fires in the provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. On Tuesday, smoke is expected to move into eastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, possibly affecting areas like Minneapolis and Omaha, Nebraska. However, an approaching cold front with thunderstorms and strong winds may disperse the smoke, making its path harder to predict. Last week, the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba declared states of emergency due to the ongoing wildfires, with approximately 17,000 residents already evacuated, according to The Associated Press. Dry conditions and a lack of significant rainfall are continuing to fuel the fires, complicating firefighting efforts, Saskatchewan Public Safety reported on Sunday. In response, additional aircraft and firefighting personnel from other Canadian provinces and U.S. states — including Arizona, Oregon, and Alaska — are being deployed to assist, said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. ALSO READ: Donald Trump's new official portrait released by White House, netizens say 'this can't be real' Minnesota issues first ever 'Maroon' air quality alert On June 2, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued its first-ever "Maroon Alert" for air quality, indicating hazardous conditions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. This alert, effective through June 4, covers northwest Minnesota, including areas like Red Lake, Roseau, and East Grand Forks. The Maroon level signifies that the air is hazardous for everyone, with potential health effects such as irritated eyes, coughing, and serious heart or lung issues. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities and keep indoor air as clean as possible, according to Fox News. Additionally, a "Purple Alert," denoting very unhealthy air quality, was issued for regions including International Falls, Bemidji, and Brainerd. The rest of the state faces red and orange alerts, indicating unhealthy conditions for all and for sensitive groups, respectively. These unprecedented alerts result from extensive wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada, affecting air quality across Minnesota.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Canadian wildfire smoke in the Pittsburgh area will be thickening today and causing poor air quality
Canadian wildfire smoke in the Pittsburgh area will be thickening today and causing poor air quality throughout the region. Any Alert Days Ahead? Friday may end up being one but right now the chance looks VERY low. Next Monday probably has a slightly higher chance of being a First Alert Weather Day but chance is still low. Aware: Air quality will be the lowest in the Mon Valley today, but that is due to pollutants from local factories more than it is due to Canadian smoke. The 'Pittsburgh Smells' App will likely see an active day today. It's always something isn't it? We finally get a couple of days where temperatures will be about where you'd expect them to be, but Canadian wildfire smoke is back. Overall, the most noticeable impact from the smoke is expected to be gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. With the current atmospheric set-up, we know that some of the smoke that's aloft will 'mix' down to the surface. This, along with ample Ozone development, will lead to air quality conditions in the 'yellow' zone. Yellow is known as 'moderate' air quality. This is the first step past 'good' air quality. There are five steps, with the next step being 'orange'. Orange is the 'sensitive' range. The difference is that moderate means people with respiratory issues may be a little short of breath today. The sensitive range adds young children and older folks to the list of people who may be impacted. KDKA Weather Center On top of dealing with Canadian smoke, we will also see a spike in Ozone this afternoon with ample sunshine. Ozone is created in the atmosphere through a chemical process where the sun's ultraviolet rays cause the development of Ozone-3 (O3). This happens on sunny days. Finally, the Mon Valley will see the worst conditions today (and all week) due to high pressure trapping particulates from factory exhaust at the surface. At times yesterday, the Liberty & North Braddock air quality sensors dipped to red. That means the air was unhealthy for everyone. Getting back to the forecast, rain stays away through Thursday morning. Highs today should return to the 80s with noon temperatures in the mid-70s. Winds will be light, coming in out of the south at around 5mph. We could see winds gusting past 15mph. Wednesday will likely be the hottest day of the week; I have Pittsburgh hitting a high temperature of 87°. I keep us just as warm on Thursday, even with the rain chance. I have us hitting 86° for Thursday's high. I also keep us in the mid 80s on Friday before we cool down just a bit for the weekend. I have Saturday highs in the upper 70s with Sunday highs near 80 degrees. KDKA Weather Center Expect Friday evening rain, so your 'day' will be dry. Saturday looks pretty rainy with passing showers around all day. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
CBS News
28-05-2025
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- CBS News
Hail, gusty winds possible with Wednesday morning storms in North Texas
The Wednesday morning commute could be stormy for some North Texans. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Wednesday due to the slight risk of severe storms bringing hail and damaging winds to the western and southwestern sides of North Texas. The National Weather Service highlighted the severe threat over parts of Denton and Cooke counties, as well as Tarrant, Wise, Dallas, Parker and Johnson counties. The biggest severe threat is further west. Just before 6 a.m., the storms were over Parker County and headed towards Tarrant County. CBS News Texas Severe storms could also return by the Wednesday afternoon hours, with large hail, damaging winds and lightning possible. By Thursday, the NWS Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a marginal threat, level 1 out of 5, for severe storms across North Texas. The threat does not include Red River counties. CBS News Texas A cold front will dip across the region, providing enough lift and tapping into enough instability to produce damaging winds and large hail. Just in time for the weekend, the skies should clear and the temperatures will climb. CBS News Texas The warmth continues into the start of the next week with temperatures reaching in the 90s and winds gusting around 20 to 30 mph.
CBS News
23-05-2025
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- CBS News
The weekend in North Texas starts out pleasant, but severe weather is expected on Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend in North Texas is starting out clear and sunny, but storms are on the way and will hamper plans on Monday. CBS News Texas Friday morning started out cloudy but will clear up leading into the long holiday weekend. Temperatures on Friday will remain above average. It will be mostly dry but later in the night, storms in the panhandle will try and approach North Texas. Rain chances remain low at 20% along the Red River and northwestern sides of North Texas. CBS News Texas Saturday remains rain-free and temperatures will be in the mid-90s with "feels-like" temperatures near 100 degrees. Sunday will be another hot and humid day with cloud coverage increasing. Later on Sunday, a First Alert Weather Day will go into effect due to a slight risk for severe storms with large hail and damaging winds. CBS News Texas A cold front will arrive in North Texas Sunday to Monday, bringing an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms. A First Alert Weather Day is also in effect on Memorial Day as the atmosphere will be primed for at least a few strong to severe storms, thanks to moderate instability and a modest wind shear. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and counties to the south are under a severe weather threat on Memorial Day. CBS News Texas There is also a potential for localized flooding, with rainfall totals ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Some parts of North Texas could get up to 3.5 inches of rainfall. Rain chances stick around the rest of the week along with below-average temperatures. CBS News Texas
CBS News
20-05-2025
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- CBS News
Nice Tuesday across Maryland, Alert Day issued for rainy Wednesday
Sunshine will give way to increasing clouds Tuesday. A WJZ First Alert Weather Day has been issued Wednesday for a stormy morning commute. Rain tapers to scattered showers Wednesday afternoon and continues on and off through Friday. We're waking up to a beautiful morning across Maryland. Early morning temperatures dipped as low as the middle to upper 40s in some of our colder neighborhoods. We'll see a sunny morning gradually give way to increasing clouds. High temperatures will top out in the lower 70s with continued low levels of humidity. Winds will be out of the west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Clouds will thicken tonight with showers developing toward sunrise. Low temperatures will fall into the middle 50s. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day Wednesday morning for a rainy and breezy morning commute. Expect steady to locally heavy rain crossing the area between 7 am - 11 am. This will cause potential travel delays with pockets of poor drainage and small stream flooding. A quick 0.50" to 0.75" of rain may fall during this window of time. While we are expecting pockets of heavy rain and a gusty breeze, no thunderstorms or severe weather is expected. The rain will become more showery Wednesday afternoon and evening with a few isolated thunderstorms. High temperatures on Wednesday will only be near 60°. More scattered showers, gray, and cool weather is in the forecast Thursday as an upper level low pressure slowly meanders through the area. While Thursday won't be a complete washout, there could be showers at just about any time. Highs on Thursday will be a smidge milder in the middle 60s. Isolated to scattered showers will continue Friday as this area of low pressure continues to slowly drift east. Friday's forecast is slightly less wet than Thursday, but the day still looks unsettled. Friday will continue to be cool with highs only topping out in the upper 60s. The Memorial Day Weekend forecast should continue with the trend of slight improvements to the forecast. Saturday looks to be the coolest day with highs once again in the upper 60s. Any early sunshine will quickly give way to bubbling clouds. A few afternoon sprinkles and showers are possible, but they should be light and widely scattered. Most of you can probably squeeze in your outdoor activities, but just be prepared for a few brief sprinkles or showers. Sunday will be the nicest day of the upcoming holiday weekend with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower to middle 70s. Memorial Day across Maryland will feature sunshine giving way to increasing clouds. There is the chance showers will move in from the southwest later in the day or at night. Most of the morning hours will be dry for any Memorial Day services. People come home to the Baltimore area may run into some showers late Monday or Monday night, but any of the rain that falls should stay light. More unsettled weather is likely for the middle of next week along with below average temperatuers. .
