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Indonesia has intensified its aerial firefighting efforts due to massive blazes. These fires scorch forests and peatlands, generating a choking haze that affects multiple provinces, blanketing cities and crossing borders.

Indonesia warned legal action against anyone who starts open blazes due to choking haze from wildfires spreading across Borneo. The resulting smoke drifted into Malaysia, causing significant air quality issues that led to school closures in Sarawak and hampered daily life. These intense blazes were fueled by an intensifying El Nino pattern and illegal land clearing.

Southern Colorado is experiencing a warming and drying trend with temperatures reaching the 80s and low 90s in parts of the Eastern Plains. The day begins with haze and low clouds, which gradually clear as sunshine increases.

Southern Colorado experiences drying and seasonal weather on Wednesday, with temperatures rebounding into the 80s and 90s after a cooler day. Limited rain is expected in mountainous and southern regions, while haze and smoke impact air quality, posing health risks for sensitive groups. A heatwave is forecasted for late this week through next Monday.

Denver is experiencing warmer weather with temperatures in the 80s and sunny skies returning. However, the city continues to see haze from wildfire smoke affecting the area.

Air quality in Metro Detroit remains hazardous due to Canadian wildfire smoke, with temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90° through Friday. Severe thunderstorms are expected to move into the region by late Friday night into Saturday, followed by drier conditions by Sunday. Highs will cool to the middle 80s over the weekend before a drop to the upper 70s by next week.

Wildfire smoke has made air hazardous for millions in the Midwest and East Coast. The haze is expected to ease in the East this weekend but persist in the Upper Midwest, where cities recorded extremely high pollution indexes on Thursday.

An air quality alert remains in effect due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The thick haze has made outdoor breathing difficult for everyone.

Denver and surrounding areas will experience hot weather with highs in the 90s, smoke, and scattered thunderstorms through the week. Storm activity increases midweek, with potential for severe storms and dry thunderstorms in mountain regions. A significant heat wave is expected next weekend, with temperatures approaching record highs.

Singapore warns of 'severe' haze in August and September due to the El Nino effect. The haze, which affects cities like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, is described as a recurring regional issue tracked by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.

Southeast Asia faces a heightened risk of dangerous haze due to rising energy and fertilizer costs, which may lead agricultural companies to use fire for land clearing. Analysts warn that weakened fire-prevention efforts, combined with extreme weather, could exacerbate forest and land blazes. The Singapore Institute of International Affairs issued a rare alert highlighting these concerns.

South Florida, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, will experience lingering showers and storms on June 24, transitioning to partly cloudy skies and haze overnight with temperatures near 80°F. Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, Saharan dust, and potential morning showers, followed by afternoon storms inland, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and high humidity.

South Florida may experience stray showers Wednesday evening, with lingering smoke and haze from brushfires in northwest Miami-Dade County reducing visibility. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 80 degrees, while Thursday brings a mix of sun and clouds, continued smoke/haze, and mid-90s temperatures that will feel like triple digits due to humidity.