Poor air quality in northern U.S. impacting millions
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to plague the U.S. this week, impacting much of the northern tier. Parts of the upper Midwest, Great Lakes and New England, including Boston, will experience hazy skies and poor air quality.
Breakdown
- Smoke and weather patterns are causing persistent poor air quality.
- High pressure and stable air are trapping pollutants in major cities. 7s
- Cities affected include Boston, Syracuse, Chicago, and Detroit. 17s
- Air quality alerts extend to New York, Philadelphia, and Delaware. 33s
- Conditions are expected to persist, with only minor improvements possible. 25s