Philly in Smoke Alert | Philadelphia News

Philly’s skies turned hazy and smoky Thursday morning—thanks to wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada and Minnesota. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert, and Pennsylvania declared it a Code Red Action Day, meaning the air is unhealthy to breathe. Everyone’s urged to stay indoors; if you must go out, wear an N95 mask and keep AC running. Kids, seniors, and those with heart or lung issues are especially at risk. Temperatures will soar into the 90s with heat index hitting triple digits, making outdoor activity dangerous. Experts warn that scratchy throats and itchy eyes are signs your body’s reacting to toxic particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and bloodstream. Relief may come Friday as winds shift, but haze could linger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22fde6ffa70a27b7