June 8 Thursday Smoke Today The Worst For Mid Atlantic

June 8, 2023

Thursday Morning Update

The smoke has gotten worse this morning! We have been tracking the build-up of pollution in our air for days, while the thickest has been to our north. The irony is that the cooler north winds that are keeping our temps below average are pushing the smoke our way.

Air travel has been affected. Yesterday, over 5,000 flights were canceled, and a few hundred already this morning.

Thursday Morning Smoke

This has reached Dangerous Levels from central Maryland to Northeast Maryland and Delaware. If you stay outside, this measurement is equivalent to smoking a full cigarette every 10 minutes.

Air Quality Trends

Baltimore, MD

This has reached the Very Unhealthy range.

York, PA

The highest measurement is 500. This is near the top of the list and close to what was measured in New York City yesterday!

Air Quality Alert

Today is one of those days that even the most healthy people should stay indoors.

Yesterday:

Let’s look back at what happened yesterday to get an idea of what is building our way.

New York City

This was from Earthcam at 2 PM. That orange haze also led to delayed flights due to poor visibility.

Worst Cities

New York and Detroit topped the list around the globe, and that is the stuff moving this way this morning.

Satellite Wednesday Afternoon

Here we can see that smoke as a brown glaze on the true color satellite.

Morning Surface Weather

The same storm off the coast of Maine continues to push the smoke southward our way. That is why we have a cooler air mass, which would normally be pleasant. However, it keeps bringing in thick smoke.

Smoke Forecast

Forecast Maps Comparing yesterday through Friday

Today is worse than yesterday, with some improvement in the afternoon. The smoke will linger for a few more days. Then we hope to shake things up for the weekend.

4 PM Afternoon Temperatures

It will be comfortably cool for the season, but the very deceiving haze will make it look hazy and humid.

Reminder: That code red is a suggestion for all to limit outdoor activities and workouts.

There is a 20% chance of an isolated rain shower.

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CLIMATE DATA

TODAY June 8

Normal Low in Baltimore:  60ºF

Record 43ºF in 1977

Normal High in Baltimore: 82ºF

Record 99ºF 2011

Friday Weather

Morning Temperatures

Afternoon Smoke

Afternoon Temperatures

Radar Simulation:

Rain Forecast Noon to Midnight

Scattered showers will develop during the afternoon. The chances you get wet are about 30%.

Rain Outlook

Friday to Monday Night

The best chance for a widespread rain event will be arriving on Monday.

7 Day Forecast

The air quality should improve this weekend as the winds shift. Then we look for a chance for needed rain on Monday.

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Also See: 

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