Smoke from Canadian wildfires impacts Northeast Ohio: Air Quality Alert extended

Northeast Ohio is among the regions experiencing smoke and haze due to the wildfires burning in Canada. As a result, the National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended an Air Quality Alert for all of Northeast Ohio throughout the day Thursday. Officials warn the air quality levels “will be unhealthy for sensitive groups." “If you are in the sensitive groups category of children, the elderly and those with breathing difficulties, please monitor your outdoor activity and check air quality readings at airnow.gov,” the National Weather Service says. Full details on the Air Quality Alert: https://www.wkyc.com/article/weather/... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   /       Twitter:   / wkyc     Instagram:   /      Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app