Poor air quality in northern US impacting millions
2 days agoUpdated: July 17, 2026, 8:14 am EDTPublished: July 17, 2026, 6:41 am EDT

Smoke from Canada wildfires will continue to plague the U.S., impacting much of the northern tier from the Midwest to the East Coast. Parts of the upper Midwest, Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, including New York City, will experience hazy skies and poor air quality. Watch to see what areas will have the biggest impact and how long the smoke will stick around.