Marylanders should prepare for hazy skies and warmer temperatures through Thursday as smoke from wildfires in Canada drifts over the region. A strong high-pressure system is also keeping the weather dry and summer-like.
Wildfire Smoke Causes Hazy Conditions and Hot Weather
The National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington reports that high temperatures will reach the low 90s on Wednesday and Thursday. The smoke from Canadian wildfires is making the sky hazy across central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the D.C. area. This haze can reduce air quality, especially affecting people with breathing problems. The weather will stay dry until at least Thursday morning.
Heat and Air Quality in Major Cities
Cities such as Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville will have highs between 86°F and 92°F. Washington, D.C. could get even hotter, reaching up to 93°F on Wednesday. Because of the haze and heat, people are advised to avoid heavy outdoor exercise during the afternoon when pollution and temperatures peak.
Visibility and Safety Concerns
No rain is expected through the middle of the week, but skies may become partly cloudy by Thursday afternoon. Drivers should be careful, as visibility could drop in areas where smoke is thick.
What to Expect Later This Week
Conditions should improve by Friday. However, depending on the wildfire activity in Canada, more air quality alerts could be issued.
Five-Day Forecast for Central Maryland:
Tuesday: Hazy skies with highs from 75°F to 86°F and smoky air
Wednesday: Sunny, hot, highs between 82°F and 92°F
Thursday: Partly cloudy skies, highs 80°F to 92°F
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will cause hazy skies and warm temperatures in Maryland through Thursday, with air quality concerns especially in cities like Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
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