“So, we’re seeing more frequent, more widespread, and more intense wildfires. “All of this is being exacerbated by climate change,” Casey said. While attribution studies have yet to materialize on these particular wildfires, she said, climate change is generally expected to lead to more, which will mean more bad air quality days overall. Now we’re down to moderate at most of the recording centers, even down to good air quality in in and around Philadelphia and South Jersey.”Īlthough Canadian wildfires are still burning, Casey said it’s not clear if wildfire smoke will return to the area this summer. “The good news is things are improving,” said Lauren Casey, a meteorologist with Climate Central. Saturday is expected to bring good or moderate air quality to the area. Some areas of New Jersey are in the green, meaning good air quality. While the state of Pennsylvania issued a Code Orange - meaning vulnerable people should limit their time outdoors - the air monitors in and around Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington show moderate levels of pollution. Smoke from Canadian wildfires began to move south and west of the Philadelphia region on Friday, granting a welcome break from the hazardous and unhealthy air quality of the past several days.įorecasters say the air quality will continue to improve and residents will be able to enjoy outside activities and exercise once again.
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