Canadian Wildfires

Millions of people in Canada and the U.S.’s Midwest and Northeast are facing unhealthy air quality this week.

Smoke from ~850 active wildfires across Canada sent air quality readings surging to nearly 400 AQI in Toronto yesterday morning (over 300 on the 0-500 scale = hazardous). A heat dome parked over the Great Lakes and Northeast has smoke trapped near the ground, and winds have carried smoke from Minnesota to New York, with Detroit, Minneapolis, and Chicago ranking as the top three most air-polluted cities globally yesterday.

Several states have issued air quality alerts through midnight tonight, as forecasters expect smoke to darken skies (see pics) until this weekend. Officials have warned everyone in affected cities to take precautions and reduce outdoor activity (check your air quality here).

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Verse to consider if the weather has you worrying… “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 (CSB) (read full passage)