Rochester Faces Air Quality Deterioration Due to Returning Wildfire Smoke
Rochester, New York, is experiencing a return of wildfire smoke from Canada, which is expected to affect air quality through Saturday morning. Northerly winds had temporarily shifted the smoke away, but changing wind patterns are bringing it back, leading to deteriorating air quality. The smoke is anticipated to linger until midday Saturday, after which improvements are expected. In addition to the smoke, the region is bracing for severe thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon, with risks including damaging winds, lightning, hail, and potential tornadoes.