Empire State Building on June 30, 2023 in New York City
Empire State Building on June 30, 2023 in New York City by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

The latest weather forecast reported that the Northeast and Midwest experienced poor air quality due to the raging wildfire smoke from Canada. The rain could improve air quality next week.

Recently, portions of the Northeast and Midwest recorded poor air quality due to the smoke from Canada's wildfire. The rainy conditions helped to improve the unhealthy levels of air quality.

The unhealthy air quality levels could lead to health-related concerns, with affected areas announcing air quality alerts. Vulnerable groups are at risk of declining and poor air quality in the region.

This week, Nature World News (NWN) reported air quality concerns in the United States. This week, the latest forecast showed that reduced air quality and lowered visibility were reported.

Improved air quality in the Northeast and Midwest

This week, the latest forecast noted that improved air quality is expected to unfold in the Northeast and Midwest, helping to ease the dry conditions in the region.

Homeowners should check the weather conditions before leaving, especially for air quality concerns in the affected areas. It is best to limit unnecessary activities and outdoor travel, especially if your family members could become at risk.

This weekend, AccuWeather's latest forecast explained that the improved air quality would unfold in Detroit, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Washington and Virginia Beach.

With the relief, the storm would significantly ease the country's dangerous air quality.

Based on AccuWeather's forecast, possible thunderstorms could become likely in Kansas City, Memphis, Charlotte, Boston and New York.

The forecast noted that hot conditions are likely in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

In Canada, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) reported about 508 active wildfires in the country. The report noted that 251 fires went out of control while 159 fires went under control.

Recently, CNN reported that about 120 million people became affected by the poor air quality in the United States, especially in the Northeast and Midwest.

In Washington, the report showed that decreased air quality was reported in the city, causing air quality alerts.

The advisories noted that people should not travel outside when it is not necessary, especially people with heart disease or asthma. The report emphasized the importance of wearing N95 masks to protect from pollutants and smoke.

Soaring temperatures in the Southeast

Furthermore, intense heat is forecast to continue in the Southeastern United States. The National Weather Service (NWS) recently reported that challenging heatwaves are forecast, bringing dangerous heat.

The forecast explained that the challenging heat is forecast in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Mid-South until the weekend. The report showed that the challenging heat would continue until the 4th of July.

The latest advisory noted that the summertime conditions could unfold in the Gulf Coast States next week, bringing challenging heat.

Southeast Texas could also be likely to experience the sweltering heat.

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