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Wildfire smoke

qualitygal — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:39:45 GMT

We still have some, but they just showed Pa. and they need lights to drive through it. Be careful one and all. Hope it is over very soon for everyone. Ours in SW MI is nothing like that!

Adding: they just said it could go on for a few more months since (Canada) has many wildfires going on.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:36:23 GMT

I am in NW Ohio....it has been pretty hazy for several days.

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AuntG — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:06:07 GMT

My husband's watch shows air quality and at 6am it says 222 which is unhealthy for all people.

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mimomof4 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:18:36 GMT

The haze looks much better in Michigan today. Yesterday morning when I walked outside it smelled like a campfire.

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Linda0215 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:30:44 GMT

So far, so good, here in CT. Please, take care of yourselves if you're in one of the affected areas. Nothing to fool around with. Here are pictures of the air quality here in SW CT about a month ago, the last time we experienced this. This was near my house. You can really see how dangerous it was.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:41:31 GMT

We've had high humidity and some rain, that may have helped us a bit, this morning we're at 160, yesterday we were at 235. I cannot see the mountains that are across from us, usually I can see the cars driving on the road on the closest one. I hope everyone takes good care.

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Desert Lily — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:58:42 GMT

The air quality where I live in ENE PA according to Airnowdotgov is 157 this morning. Philadelphia is at 162.

These 2 numbers are in the "Unhealthy" category.

When we recently had it very bad it was 438+.

You can put your zip code in that website to see your current air quality.

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jlkz — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:26:52 GMT

Read the post and then I started to cough: thought it was the power of suggestion. Opened the door and thought another day with full sky of clouds, but then I realized it was smoke from the Canadian wildfires ramping up again this week.

Must be very difficult for folks who have to work outside! Even more dangerous for those with lung issues....

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Roscoe the Rascal — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:47:04 GMT

Still hazy here and makes me cough now and then and my eyes are bothered by this as well.

So trying to do more on the inside and get my errands done as well so I am not out in much.

But dang I do not want to be shut in like we were for the pandemic.

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Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:59:17 GMT

We're code red today. They're telling everyone to stay indoors with the ac on. If you must go outside, wear an N95 mask.

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meallen616 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:01:01 GMT

In New Jersey I have throat irratation and my eyes are affected by it.

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drizzellla — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:08:48 GMT

The past four days we have had pretty heavy rain. There has been lots of thunder and lightning. So I had not noticed the smoke, UNTIL today. Looked at the houses across the street and you can see the haze.

Can not believe the wild fires are still burning.

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Malcontent — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:11:21 GMT

@meallen616

If you’d just take up smoking the wildfire smoke wouldn’t affect you at all. ; )

You’re welcome and glad I could help.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:31:26 GMT

most of maryland and delaware have a code red air quality alert.

today is worse than yesterday.

smoky sunrise in delaware this morning 6/29/23.

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Ladybug724 — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:24:24 GMT

I can't help but wonder if this was arson. Some Canadians are also

thinking this.

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wagirl — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:31:56 GMT

I can feel your pain---I live in WA state and last year, it was horrendous--- for many days in Oct. the skies were a dirty yellow. We stayed inside and wore masks outside. And it was hot and sticky!! also noticed how many dogs were still being walked--I know, I know---dogs gotta poop --but still, isn't good for any form of life----I did find out that my portable A/C does filter the smoke particles--that was a pleasant surprise.

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bmorechick — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:22:30 GMT

@sunshine45 While unhealthy that's a beautiful photo. I just ran home real quick from work for my lunchtime and yeah, while we can't smell it here in SE MD I see that it is a code red. I'm not at the beach but inland...looks more ominous at the coast.

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Oldfaithful — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:26:53 GMT

The AQI in Central Pa today is 157. Worse than yesterday. Wondering why the hazzines appears better but the numbers are higher?

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PJinIA — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:27:29 GMT

There's an air quality alert in Eastern Iowa too. I can usually see for miles in this area...not lately. You see it, smell it, your eyes water & your lungs feel scratchy. What a mess!

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:36:46 GMT

I learned that the fires in Canada were deliberately set. Set all at one time. Caught the guy resjponsible too.