New York City, smoke and Wildfire
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The residents of New York City were among the more than 132 million people in the country experiencing what the National Weather Service calls a "major HeatRisk," level 3 out of 4. The NWS and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created the experimental HeatRisk tool to help assess possible health risks tied to extreme heat and humidity.
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Canada is facing another dangerous wildfire season, with burning forests sending smoke plumes across the provinces and into the U.S. again. The pace of the 2025 fires is reminiscent of the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season,
Smoke from two wildfires — one in south-central Utah, the other near the Grand Canyon — has made its way to the Wasatch Front, causing hazy conditions.
This week’s hot and humid weather, compounded by hazy conditions caused by Canadian wildfires, could lead to problems for those with underlying respiratory issues, unless one stays inside.