Canada, wildfires and Smoke
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Wildfire smoke from Canada will advect into the Midwest region on Monday, June 2. But how will it impact Greater Cincinnati? Here's what to know.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to move over the U.S., and maps and satellite imagery show the large-scale impact of the blazes.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Over the weekend, a haze lingered in the North Carolina air, caused by wildfires in Canada that have forced thousands to evacuate across three provinces. The smoke has worsened air quality and reduced visibility in Canada and parts of the U.S,.
States across the border issued air advisories about particulate pollution that are expected to last for several days.
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the weekend, with few signs that the blazes will subside anytime soon.
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According to forecasters at AccuWeather, cities where smoke is expected to become thick enough to be noticeable include Fargo, North Dakota; Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota; Green Bay and Milwaukee; and Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, high-altitude wildfire smoke may be visible as far southeast as Detroit and Indianapolis.
Air quality in some parts of the United States is worsening as smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada travels south, pushed by winds high in the atmosphere.