Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Summary
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has covered the Northeast U.S. in haze but is expected to clear mostly before the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday due to thunderstorms. Authorities warned about storms bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding ahead of the event.Key Facts
- Smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota has affected air quality across the U.S. Northeast.
- Thunderstorms on Saturday brought heavy rain and thunder to the MetLife Stadium area in New Jersey.
- The storms are expected to clear most wildfire smoke from the air before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
- Air quality warnings for unhealthy air remained in place Saturday but are expected to improve to moderate by Sunday.
- New Jersey officials warned of possible damaging winds, tornadoes, flash floods, and large hail due to the storms.
- Spain’s training session near the stadium was suspended because of thunderstorms and lightning.
- Air quality at the stadium is monitored every 10 minutes by a company using sensors.
- Hundreds of active wildfires continue in Canada, burning longer and more intensely due to climate change.
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