Yankees, Phillies postpone games due to hazardous air quality created by wildfire smoke
Several sporting events have been postponed Wednesday because of concerns over hazardous air quality issues caused by smoke blanketing the skies across the Northeast.
Several sporting events have been postponed Wednesday because of concerns over hazardous air quality issues caused by smoke blanketing the skies across the Northeast.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano begins erupting again
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
What to do when wildfire smoke smothers your area and how to keep your home's air clean
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.
Photos: Wildfire smoke turns sun to reddish orb over Northeast
Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.
Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.
Quebec ordering more evacuations with dozens of wildfires in Canada still out of control
The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
Minnesota weather: Much lower humidity
The humidity is much lower on Wednesday, with a high near 80 degrees. Here's your forecast.
The humidity is much lower on Wednesday, with a high near 80 degrees. Here's your forecast.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
MN weather: Much lower humidity
Morning clouds give way to some patchy sunshine Wednesday with much lower humidity. Very pleasant warmth near 80 Wednesday afternoon. Low 80s and comfy sunshine for Thursday. A hint of humidity with a spotty, pop-up rumble for Friday and Saturday, but gorgeous mid-70s by Sunday.
Morning clouds give way to some patchy sunshine Wednesday with much lower humidity. Very pleasant warmth near 80 Wednesday afternoon. Low 80s and comfy sunshine for Thursday. A hint of humidity with a spotty, pop-up rumble for Friday and Saturday, but gorgeous mid-70s by Sunday.
Why wildfire smoke is turning the moon red
Air molecules from the smoke in Earth's atmosphere cause light to scatter out most of the blue light, leaving the remaining red light to create a red glow on the moon. More red moons are likely as smoky skies continue.
Air molecules from the smoke in Earth's atmosphere cause light to scatter out most of the blue light, leaving the remaining red light to create a red glow on the moon. More red moons are likely as smoky skies continue.
Saharan dust over Puerto Rico fueling potentially deadly heat with feels-like temps of 120 degrees possible
Dangerous and potentially deadly heat will plague the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico this week, thanks in part to plumes of Saharan dust that are blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa.
Dangerous and potentially deadly heat will plague the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico this week, thanks in part to plumes of Saharan dust that are blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa.
Haiti rocked by 4.9 magnitude earthquake leaving at least 4 dead, dozens injured
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.
Minnesota weather: Hazy Tuesday with isolated rumbles possible
The warm and sticky weather is hanging around for another day with chances for a few random rumbles and showers during the day on Tuesday.
The warm and sticky weather is hanging around for another day with chances for a few random rumbles and showers during the day on Tuesday.
MN Weather: Isolated rumbles and Hazy Tuesday
Temperatures will reach the mid 80s Tuesday, with a chance of random rumbles and isolated showers during the day.
Temperatures will reach the mid 80s Tuesday, with a chance of random rumbles and isolated showers during the day.
Air quality alert issued Monday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended an air quality alert for east central and southeastern Minnesota until 12 a.m. on Monday, due to wildfire smoke that continues to linger.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended an air quality alert for east central and southeastern Minnesota until 12 a.m. on Monday, due to wildfire smoke that continues to linger.
Minnesota weather: Hot, humid and hazy on Monday with storms possible
Another hot, humid, and hazy day on Monday, as an air quality alert continues.
Another hot, humid, and hazy day on Monday, as an air quality alert continues.
MN weather: Hot, hazy and muggy Monday
Yet another hot and muggy day before we cool to more reasonable "pleasant summer" feeling weather by midweek. A few rumbles flare and fade Monday as highs tease 90. Poor air quality again Monday, partially thanks to that hazy Canadian wildfire smoke.
Yet another hot and muggy day before we cool to more reasonable "pleasant summer" feeling weather by midweek. A few rumbles flare and fade Monday as highs tease 90. Poor air quality again Monday, partially thanks to that hazy Canadian wildfire smoke.
Minnesota weather: It's a hot one, with scattered showers expected
As Rob Thomas once sang, 'man, it's a hot one.'
As Rob Thomas once sang, 'man, it's a hot one.'
Minnesota weather: Heat and scattered showers
There is another chance for some scattered showers, and isolated rumbles again Sunday afternoon and evening.
There is another chance for some scattered showers, and isolated rumbles again Sunday afternoon and evening.
Hot, humid and sunny weekend ahead
Another sunny, but hot and humid weekend is ahead with a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday.
Another sunny, but hot and humid weekend is ahead with a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday.
Watch storm chaser's dramatic rescue of stranded driver on flooded Texas highway
A storm chaser captured the dramatic moments when two cars began to float away.
A storm chaser captured the dramatic moments when two cars began to float away.