Philadelphia, PA – Residents in Pennsylvania are noticing a haziness to the sky today due to smoke spreading into the region from wildfires in western North America. This phenomenon is expected to result in smoky skies for the foreseeable future, although no adverse air quality is anticipated near the surface at this time.
According to the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly, the hazy conditions are a result of smoke moving aloft from distant wildfires. This situation is likely to persist as numerous fires continue to burn across North America. While the immediate air quality remains unaffected, the visual impact is noticeable.
The forecast for the upcoming week in Philadelphia shows varying weather conditions. Monday will see mostly sunny skies with a high of 89°F. Tuesday brings a significant change with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a high of 83°F. The wet weather continues into Wednesday, with a 55% chance of rain and temperatures reaching 87°F.
By Thursday, conditions improve, offering a sunny day with a high of 92°F. However, the heat persists into Friday, which will also be sunny with a high of 91°F. The weekend will experience a mix of clouds and showers, with temperatures in the low 90s.
