Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Impact Air Quality Across US
TL;DR
Heavy storms caused flash floods in the Southeast US, while Canadian wildfires and extreme heat are degrading air quality across the Midwest and West, with active fires and fire weather alerts in several regions.
- Dangerous wildfire smoke hurting air quality in US as extreme heat and fire concerns grow ABC News
- How to Protect Yourself From Canadian Wildfire Smoke Time Magazine
- Chicago air quality today: Smoke from Canada fires causes unhealthy Illinois Air Quality Index levels during Lollapalooza 2025 ABC7 Chicago
- Chicago weather: Air Quality Alert extended through Saturday night FOX 32 Chicago
- MN weather: Dry Saturday, air quality alert continues FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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