Drought-Stricken Area Near Syracuse Awaits Wind Shift for Rain

Syracuse, New York is experiencing hazardous air quality due to smoke from wildfires in Quebec, Canada. The New York State Department of Conservation advises avoiding outdoor activities. Rain is needed to put out the fires, but only a small amount is expected in the next few days. A wind shift may alleviate some of the unhealthy conditions in Syracuse, but it may also shift the affected area to other parts of the state.