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Front page headline, Chico E-R, Thursday, November 2, 2023: “Burn Day in Chico,” accompanied by a large color photo of a smoldering pile of woody debris, “in a cleared orchard … in southwest Chico on Tuesday.” Last page of the paper, same date: “Air Quality Forecast, Chico: Unhealthy sens Groups.”  Coincidence?  I don’t think so.  Yes, there are […]

Particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (USG) level Wednesday September 6, 2023, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. A dense ground-level plume of smoke from fires in Canada...

Still dealing with smoke in the air for a couple more days. There will be more sunshine and warming temperatures throughout the weekend. Rain to start the workweek.

While millions of people in states to the south and west are experiencing some of their worst air quality ever, Maine has so far escaped the smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Mix of clouds with showers and storms today. Highs in the mid 70s to end the work week. Warming back to the 80s this weekend.

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SCHD said high ozone levels can cause throat, nose, eye, and lung irritation and illness. Children and adults who have upper respiratory issues are at risk.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An Air Quality Alert Warning has been issued for some counties in the News Channel 3 viewing area. According to the Shelby County Health Department, a “Code Orange Air Quality Forecast Advisory” for the Memphis Metropolitan area has been issued for Monday. These areas are Shelby County, Tennessee; Crittenden County, Arkansas; and […]

SCHD said high ozone levels can cause throat, nose, eye, and lung irritation and illness. Children and adults who have upper respiratory issues are at risk.

High pressure over the Great Plains will allow for a 5-10 degree warm-up today, with hazy skies this afternoon and a few thunderstorms.