WorldNew York, Washington Face Peak Heat as Canadian Smoke Spreads
Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are affecting a wide area of the eastern United States on Wednesday. Washington is forecast to exceed 100F, or 38C, while New York City’s heat index could reach 102F. Smoke from wildfires in Canada is expected to move farther south later in the week. The conditions are bringing both intense heat and deteriorating air quality across the region.
New York, Washington Face Peak Heat as Canadian Smoke Spreads