Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Florida, Worsening Air Quality and Visibility, Raising Climate Change Concerns

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reached Florida, causing hazy skies and unhealthy air quality. The smoke has also affected parts of Alabama and the eastern seaboard before moving inland across Florida. The state currently has the worst air quality in the nation. Visibility has been reduced, and the smell of smoke is noticeable. The smoke is a result of the large area burned in Canadian wildfires, which is three times the previous record. The smoke has been pushed south by the steering flow. This occurrence in October is unusual, and it highlights the impact of climate change on weather patterns. The smoke has also affected other parts of the US and Canada, raising questions about whether this is the new normal.