Smoke from Canada wildfires surrounds Michigan's Mackinac Bridge
Drivers traveling over Michigan's Mackinac Bridge on Wednesday may experience a haze. However, officials say it is not fog but smoke.
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Drivers traveling over Michigan's Mackinac Bridge on Wednesday may experience a haze. However, officials say it is not fog but smoke.
Wildfire continues to be a significant risk in Michigan, with much of the state under notices for elevated wildfire potential.
Dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials.
Heavy smoke from wildfires burning across western and central Canada are creating potentially dangerous conditions in several U.S. states, including Michigan.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will continue to spread across the skies over much of the Great Lakes.
Michigan officials have issued an air quality advisory statewide, citing the drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to move over the U.S., and maps and satellite imagery show the large-scale impact of the blazes.
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Four volunteers with the American Red Cross Michigan Region are heading to southern California to help those impacted by the ongoing wildfires.
Wildfires have killed at least 16 people and left behind widespread destruction in Los Angeles County this week, continuing to burn through the weekend as more strong winds and challenging weather conditions are forecasted in the days ahead.
The Palisades Fire – the largest blaze in southern California – continued to burn on Saturday. Officials shared more evacuation orders and warnings for Los Angeles' Encino and Brentwood areas.
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Officials at Michigan's Department of Natural Resources are warning travelers heading north to exercise extreme caution as the state continues to deal with a high fire risk.
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Happy Hump Day Fam! Cloudy, high 83 with showers and thunderstorms today. This afternoon a few thunderstorms could produce heavy rain and gusty winds of 35-45 mph as a slow moving cold front moves through the area. Marginal Risk for severe weather for Lenawee and Monroe counties (1 of 5). Dry weather with near-normal, pleasant temperatures returns for Thursday and Friday.
Scattered rain showers are likely throughout the day on Wednesday while temperatures remain mild.
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