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Schools
Multi-Millions Of Federal Funding Will Bring 116 New School Buses To These Virginia Districts
Hundreds of new, green school buses will be purchased for 18 Virginia school districts thanks to federal funding. The Clean School Bus Program rebate competition is funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda, helping Virginia accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older, diesel fueled school buses, which have been linked to asthma, the Environmental Protection Agency said. Here's how much funding and how many buses local districts will receive: Loudoun County Public Schools has been selected to receive $3,975,000 in rebate funding to purchase 25 clean …
Weather
Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead
The July 4th weekend has arrived, but chances are the smell of smoke outside isn't coming from barbecues — and according to forecasters, there's even more ahead. The air quality on Saturday, July 1 was slightly better than it was earlier in the week, with AQIs average in the 120s and code orange and yellows issued — as opposed to purple and red — across the region. Slowly, slowly, the smoke was starting to disperse. However, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson is confident, it will be back. "I do believe this will go down as the summer of smoke and haze for much of Canada and …
Weather
Incoming Storm Means Slight Air Quality Improvement Along East Coast, Forecasters Say
A weekend storm could slightly help improve the Canadian wildfire smoke still lingering along the East Coast, meteorologists are saying. While skies will be sunny with a high in the mid-80s on Friday, June 30, they'll also be hazy for most of the day, according to the National Weather Service. The Air Quality Index remained in the triple digits along East Coast of 9:15 a.m., with code red issued across much of the area. In Pittsburgh, air quality levels remained very unhealthy, according to AccuWeather's Plume Labs. Worst air quality in this batch is just northwest of us and some spots…
Weather
DC Area Has 2nd Worst Air Quality In The World Today (June 29), Under Code Red
The Canadian wildfire smoke has descended upon the Washington DC area Thursday, June 29, which had the second-worst air quality in the world, according to iqair.com. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued a "code red" for Thursday. Chicago had the worst air quality in the world and Dubai had the third worst, according to iqair.com. 🔴Air Quality Alert: COG forecasts Code Red air quality for the DC region tomorrow, Thursday, June 29 due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. Area residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities. Stay air quality aware: https://t.co/vujQ…
Weather
These Maps Show Realtime Smoke, Air Quality As Canadian Wildfires Rage
Can't tell if it's smoke or cloudy skies above? The following realtime configurations and air quality maps won't have you guessing anymore. A realtime configuration from Fire Smoke Canada — the Canadian portal for information about wildland fire weather and smoke — shows exactly where each of the more than 150 wildfires are raging and predicts roughly how heavy the smoke will be and where. The New York Times, meanwhile, has a similar smoke forecast map that indicates light, medium, or high levels of smoke from the fires, based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The rea…
Weather
Smoky Summer: Could Week Of Wildfires Be Preview Of What's Ahead?
Are this week's smoky skies a preview of Summer 2023 in the Northeast? According to U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Ramsey, that depends. Ramsey is quoted by CBS New York saying "it's really just going be all about the wind shift." According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson, the Canadian wildfires are showing no signs of slowing down and will "likely continue to burn over Quebec into the summer, as they are in remote, heavily wooded areas," he said. But, if what Ramsey is saying is true, then raging fires in Canada — and locally, for that matter — …
Weather
Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn
Widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to bring hazardous air quality levels across the region. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of fine particulates again on Thursday, June 8, according to the National Weather Service. Check air quality conditions in your area, visit AirNow.gov by clicking here. "The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern," said the weather service. ALSO SEE: Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostl…
Weather
Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then
Looks like the East Coast has a smoky few days in store. But fear not, relief is allegedly on the way. As of Thursday, June 8, levels in North Jersey were considered very unhealthy and in greater Philadelphia/the Lehigh Valley were considered hazardous. Levels in the Baltimore and Washington DC area were also considered very unhealthy as of Thursday morning. ALSO SEE: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn Canadian wildfire smoke expends south Thursday and Friday.AccuWeather Smoke improvement forecast from AccuWeather.AccuWeather Areas around New Yor…
Weather
Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say
The air quality in the Northeast could get worse before it gets better, meteorologists say. (Click here for the updated smoke forecast). A red air quality alert (unhealthy) was issued across Washington, DC and most of Maryland, while parts of Virginia were in the orange (unhealthy for certain groups) and yellow (moderate) zones due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires being pushed into the area. The question on everyone's mind now: When will air quality improve? According to Weather.com, possibly as soon as this weekend. The region is expected to see a change in weather pattern, which is …