Michelle Simmons reports on over 900 Canadian wildfires sending dangerous smoke and severe storms across the United States.

Michelle Simmons reports that more than 900 wildfires across Canada are producing a thick wave of smoke that is impacting air quality across more than a dozen U.S. states. The smoke is currently shrouding regions from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., creating unhealthy conditions for over 100 million people. In some areas, such as Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, air quality ratings reached the 300s, prompting experts to advise residents to limit outdoor activities. Public health officials have issued advisories to protect sensitive groups, including children and those with asthma. While a storm system moving through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic may help clear some haze, it also brings a risk of damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding to major cities like New York and Philadelphia. To mitigate health risks, experts recommend staying indoors, using air purifiers, and wearing high-quality masks to filter out microscopic particles that can penetrate the lungs and bloodstream.

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