northeastern US
Coverage of northeastern US in the Nexus archive.
- Flash flood warnings strike north-east US amid wildfire smoke from Canada
Flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorms are impacting the north-eastern US, including New York City, which is also experiencing unhealthy air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The region faces a double threat of dangerous weather and poor air quality following a brief respite.
- Republicans blast Canada over wildfire smoke, air quality in northern U.S.
Republican members of U.S. Congress criticize Canada's federal and provincial governments for failing to prevent wildfires that are causing smoke and poor air quality in the northeastern U.S. and Central Canada. The lawmakers accuse Canada of inaction regarding the environmental impact of the fires.
- Oppressive heat returning to Charlotte
Oppressive heat is returning to Charlotte due to a high-pressure ridge acting as a heat dome, leading to rising temperatures, reduced rainfall, and potential wildfire smoke. A code orange air quality alert is in effect for Mecklenburg County, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s and heat indices near 105 degrees by midweek.