Warming trend with thunderstorms and wildfire smoke
- Numerous lightning-sparked wildfires in the Northwest are fueling widespread smoke stretching across the United States, with the National Interagency Fire Center reporting the country remains at National Preparedness Level 5, the highest wildfire readiness alert.
- Lightning strikes detected between July 22 and July 23 ignited numerous new fires, including the Rowe Creek Complex in central Oregon, as persistent heat and drought conditions continue fueling dangerous fire activity across the region.
- Firefighters are responding to 95 large fires nationwide, with more than 1.62 million ha burned so far this year. The Northwest Geographic Area alone accounts for dozens of large active fires contributing to the widespread haze.
- Elevated smoke plumes are circulating around a heat dome, causing hazy skies across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. While surface air quality remains relatively good for most, the elevated smoke creates vivid sunrises and sunsets downwind.
- Forecasts indicate continued heat and additional dry thunderstorms could increase wildfire activity later this week. Residents are encouraged to monitor local conditions using the EPA AirNow Fire and Smoke Map for air quality updates.
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Warming trend with thunderstorms and wildfire smoke
Monsoon moisture will still work through the region through Wednesday with some isolated thunderstorms showing up Thursday. Wildfire smoke from the west will drift in and out of the region, leading to some unhealthy air quality. For Tuesday evening and late night, look for partly cloudy skies and a low temperature in the upper 50’s.
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