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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows States Where People Told to Stay Indoors Today
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. People in eight states were advised to limit their outdoor activities on Wednesday due to poor air quality. In some instances, air quality was worsened by smoke from Canadian wildfires, and National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center meteorologist Joe Wegman told Newsweek that it would be unlikely for the smoke to completely leave the United States "anytime soon." Why It Matters This is the first time excessive Canadian wildfire smoke has significantly impacted U.S. air quality since 2023, when wildfires in the region worsened air quality to dangerous levels for millions in the Northeast. In smaller amounts, smoke can cause hazy skies and create beautiful sunsets and sunrises. However, in higher amounts, the smoke can be dangerous, even prompting alerts urging people to stay inside until it clears. What To Know Over the past week, unhealthy air quality has been detected across Upper Midwest states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. However, smoke was creating milky skies and vibrant sunsets as far south as the Gulf Coast. NWS alerts issued in several states on Tuesday anticipated the air quality to remain unhealthy at least through part of the day on Wednesday. In Minnesota, an air quality alert remains in effect until 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday morning. In Wisconsin, the current alert is extended slightly until noon. Meanwhile, the South Coast Air Quality Management District in Southern California issued an air quality alert because of windblown dust. That alert is set to expire at 5 a.m. local time. On Tuesday, air quality alerts related to the Canadian wildfire smoke were in effect for Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. New alerts were issued for Pennsylvania, Maine, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, although not all of these listed the smoke as the culprit. "A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung the elderly," the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said. "The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors." In some cases, people in the affected areas were urged to remain indoors and shut their windows to keep the smoke out of their homes. Particularly sensitive populations, such as those with asthma, were urged to take extra caution and monitor themselves for symptoms, such as coughing. Smoke covers the streets of Vernon, British Columbia, as wildfires burn on August 20, 2023. Smoke covers the streets of Vernon, British Columbia, as wildfires burn on August 20, 2023. Paige Taylor White/Getty What People Are Saying An air quality alert issued in Wisconsin: "Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms." An alert issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Tuesday: "Rain showers are not sufficient to clean the air—the smoke is too heavy and in too thick of a layer of the atmosphere." What Happens Next Although many alerts were set to expire on Wednesday, it is possible they will be reissued as the wildfires continue to burn. People in the affected areas should follow local guidance.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
What's open and closed in Toronto on the Victoria Day long weekend 2025
People escape the heat and humidity at Cherry Beach in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paige Taylor White The first long weekend of the summer has finally arrived. Here is a look at what is open and closed in the GTA on Victoria Day weekend 2025. What's closed on Monday? Banks LCBO and Beer Store locations Several malls, including Yorkdale Shopping Centre, CF Sherway Gardens, and Scarborough Town Centre, will be closed Most grocery stores The Toronto Public Library will be closed on both Sunday and Monday What is open on Monday, May 19: Tourist attractions, including Ripley's Aquarium, the Toronto Zoo, and the CN Tower, are open on the holiday Monday The TTC will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on Monday Movie theatres will be open Some pharmacies will operate on reduced hours Some malls, including the Eaton Centre and Square One in Mississauga, will be open Some grocery stores, including The Kitchen Table, Summerhill Market, Rabba Fine Foods locations, and T&T stores, will be open Weather forecast: While Friday afternoon will see sunshine and a high of 27 C, rain is in the forecast on Saturday. Environment Canada is calling for a risk of a thunderstorm on Saturday and a high of 20 C. Sunshine returns on Sunday and Monday but will bring slightly cooler daytime highs of 17 C and 16 C respectively, according to the national weather agency.
