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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Brings Hazy Skies to Tri-State Area

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
August 15, 2024
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Brings Hazy Skies to Tri-State Area

Raging forest spring fires. Burning dry grass, reed along lake. Grass is burning in meadow. Ecological catastrophy. Fire and smoke destroy all life. Firefighters extinguish Big fire. Lot of smoke

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires has begun to drift into the Tri-State area, causing hazy conditions expected to last for several days. The National Weather Service reported that light smoke was visible in parts of New York City and New Jersey as it traveled south from fires burning in Canada. Although the haze is reminiscent of the severe conditions experienced last summer, the current situation is not expected to result in significant air quality issues.

The smoke, originating from central and western Canada, has been carried into the region by persistent northwest winds. These winds funneled between a high-pressure ridge in the Central United States and a low-pressure system near the Canadian Maritime Provinces have transported fine smoke particles into the Tri-State area. The haze is likely to linger into the weekend, with meteorologists predicting that low concentrations of smoke will continue to drift in and out of the region.

Despite the noticeable haze, air quality levels in the affected areas have remained moderate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering below 100. According to the National Weather Service, air quality is not expected to pose a significant health risk, although sensitive groups, such as those with respiratory issues like asthma or COPD, should remain cautious. Meteorologists do not anticipate the conditions to reach the severity of last summer’s “smokepocalypse,” leading to the record of New York City’s worst air quality day.

Residents in New York City, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut have reported hazy skies and, in some cases, the faint smell of smoke. The National Weather Service has assured the public that the current smoke levels do not pose the same health risks as previous events. However, experts are monitoring the situation closely to ensure that air quality remains within safe limits.

Canada is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with hundreds of fires forcing mass evacuations and burning millions of acres. The 2023 season saw unprecedented levels of smoke impacting the United States, and while this year’s fires have rekindled concerns, the immediate effects on the Tri-State area appear to be less severe. Officials continue to monitor the situation, with updates expected as conditions evolve.

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