NYC air quality: Forecast, outlook for Thursday and beyond
Thick smoke blanketed the Big Apple for the second straight day Wednesday, temporarily earning New York an unwelcome distinction: the most polluted city in the whole world.
Smoke from wildfires, a fact of life in the West, catch outdoor workers off guard in the East
The hazardous haze from Canada’s wildfires is taking its toll on outdoor workers along the Eastern U.S. who carried on with their daily jobs even as dystopian orange skies forced the cancelation of sports events, school field trips and Broadway plays.
NYC air quality: Check your flight status at LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports
Smoke and haze from wildfires in Canada continue to blitz countless airports in the Northeast, severely limiting visibility.
Dangerous air quality smothers major cities as Canada wildfires push smoke into US
The wildfire smoke has prompted air quality alerts from the Midwest to the Northeast and down to the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas.
Mars or Manhattan? Wildfire smoke draws comparisons to Red Planet
The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, am I on Mars or Earth?
It’s official: World enters El Niño climate pattern
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared the world has transitioned out of a triple-dip La Niña and has entered an El Niño climate pattern for the first time since 2019.
NYC air quality concerns: Experts weigh in on plan to protect New Yorkers
It could be days or even weeks until the air quality returns to normal. According to Fox Weather, by Friday morning, the worst of the smoke will push off Long Island and into the Atlantic Ocean.
How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality
Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.
NYC air quality: New Yorkers unite amid Canada wildfire smoke experience
New Yorkers were more than open speaking with FOX 5 NY about the orange-tinted sky and the roasted fire smell that came with it.
NYC air quality alert: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?
Headaches, burning eyes, and asthma attacks are just some of the health problems that can be caused by exposure to New York City's poor air quality this week.
NYC air quality among world's worst as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south
Winds have blown smoke from unchecked Canadian wildfires into the region. An Air Quality Health Advisory was issued for all five boroughs.
New York smoke forces ground stop, delay at LaGuardia and Newark airports
Due to the smoke, the Federal Aviation Administration says a ground delay remains in place at LaGuardia Airport in Queens and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. There are also delays at JFK Airport.
Amid smoke and haze, life goes on for New Yorkers
Many New Yorkers seen outside were wearing masks Wednesday, in scenes reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano begins erupting again
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
What to do when wildfire smoke smothers your area and how to keep your home's air clean
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.
Photos: Wildfire smoke turns sun to reddish orb over Northeast
Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.
Quebec ordering more evacuations with dozens of wildfires in Canada still out of control
The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
NYC health alert over Canadian wildfire smoke
Inhaling wildfire smoke can cause headaches, sore and watery eyes, nose, throat, and sinus irritation, chest pains, heart palpitations, and more.
2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's what to know about this year's storms
An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms and seven hurricanes. Out of the hurricanes, three usually strengthen into major storms with winds of at least 115 mph.