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Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 8d ago
457 distinct posts / 48h, matching Northeast 217 Dangerous 119 Great 92 Canadian 56 Lakes 18
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8d ago Rescue vehicle stranded in I-10 median near Ozona, TX as catastrophic flooding overwhelms the roadway. Dangerous conditions persist across West Texas. #FloodHazard #TexasWeather https://www.youtube… -7.0
9d ago The Civil Authorities have issued a Local Area Emergency for Coconino, AZ beginning at 2:37 pm and ending at 6:37 pm. Mt. Elden Estates: Flash Flooding is may be imminent. Dangerous flood waters co… -3.0
9d ago Hey, isn’t this your weekend?? We get this condition every wildfire season in the PNW. Coupled with extreme heat it can be very dangerous. -4.0
9d ago “The next time your community is hit by a heatwave or flash flood, lay some blame with Big Oil. This report is yet another sign that we need to break away from this dangerous, polluting industry." … -4.0
9d ago Some parts of Texas remained under threat for dangerous flash flooding Friday as other areas saw water levels recede enough for cleanup efforts following days of punishing downpours blamed for the … -4.0
9d ago Sask has multiple dangerous tstorms/tornado warnings a week. I'm in my 60s & have never encountered such a crazy spring/summer weather wise. We've altered travel plans based on the severity of the … -4.5
9d ago UVALDE, Texas (AP) Parts of Texas remain under threat for dangerous flash flooding as cleanup efforts begin in hard-hit areas. The storms and flooding that began Tuesday are being blamed for two de… -6.5
9d ago Read "Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-87Kyi7du/D... -2.5
9d ago Why is Paris so dangerous during a heatwave? ×2 -4.0
9d ago A dangerous flooding emergency is unfolding across Central and South Texas. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TmBPA8 -6.5
9d ago UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Some parts of Texas remained under threat for dangerous flash flooding Friday as other areas saw water levels recede enough for cleanup efforts following days of punishing down… -1.0
9d ago During and after flooding be sure to listen to local officials. Stay out of floodwaters. They can contain dangerous chemicals and objects that could harm you or make you sick. For the latest flood… -2.5
9d ago Paris mortality rates more than doubled during the June heatwaves, new data shows. A combination of urban design, the heat sink effect, poverty and a lack of facilities makes the French capital th… -8.0
9d ago I can't go out for a bike ride today because of dangerous air from wildfire smoke and another heat wave, driven by climate change. It's time we changed the conversation, faced up to the situation, … -6.5
9d ago Debris left behind by the Cottonwood Fire is creating ongoing concerns, while flash flooding in Beaver has led to dangerous conditions and impacts across the area. https://www.abc4.com/utah-weathe… -5.5
9d ago Dangerous flooding in Texas leads to more than 230 water rescues: More than 2 feet of rain slammed the Texas Hill Country in the past four days, causing dangerous floods. Jason Allen reports. #Texa… -5.0
9d ago Dangerous flooding in Texas leads to more than 230 water rescues Dangerous flooding in Texas leads to more than 230 water rescues - CBS News Watch CBS News More than 2 feet of rain slammed the Tex… -4.0
9d ago First time I lived under a pall of wildfire smoke was 1997 in Southeast Asia. For months. An El Nino drought + rapacious destruction of forests on Borneo and Sumatra led to wildfires that blanketed… -5.0
9d ago Weather stories, such as EXTREME heat and DANGEROUS air from out of control forest fires, are a GREAT time for activists to elevate calls for climate action m ×2 +2.0
9d ago ZX81 WEATHER WALL 17 JUL 12:01Z. ALERT: FLASH FLOOD WARNING IN NEW YORK, MEXICO CITY, LOS ANGELES; EXTREME HEAT 41C TASHKENT; 5 MAJOR FIRES BABYLON, ASPEN ACRES, CAMBRA E CARVALHAL DE VE, MARDIN, B… -2.0
9d ago Dangerous heat wave spreads across 30 U.S. states, putting nearly 160 million Americans at risk ahead of Fourth of July weekend. NYC could exceed 100°F as cooling centers open nationwide. #Climate … -4.5
9d ago Communities across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are beginning to respond after heavy rains caused dangerous flooding, evacuations and damage across the region. -6.0
9d ago ⚡ #Chile 🇨🇱 is assessing damage following a severe storm surge that flooded homes and infrastructure in the coastal city of Penco. Authorities have issued warnings for residents to avoid the shorel… -4.0
9d ago Hurricane Elida approaching shore, bringing strong winds & rough waves; warning issued for dangerous conditions ahead. últiempo #T https://fefd.link/fVLej -4.5
9d ago #WBC issues Short Range Forecast Discussion (PMD) at Jul 17, 3:59 AM EDT ...Heavy rainfall threat continues in the Texas Big Bend today; dangerous flash flooding remains possible... Link ×2 -4.0
9d ago Texas crews raced to rescue stranded residents as dangerous flooding surged near Camp Mystic, reviving memories of last year’s deadly disaster. -4.5
9d ago Wildfires in Canada forced thousands to evacuate Minnesota’s Boundary Waters as dangerous smoke and extreme heat spread across the Midwest and Northeast. ×2 -8.0
9d ago Chicago's air quality drastically deteriorated today. At 1:00, the AQI was 338. Now it's 651, with PM2.5 levels > 80 times the WHO guideline We've had record breaking tornadoes, a deadly heatwave… -6.5
9d ago Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund launches as dangerous flooding continues https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-hill-country-flood-relief-fund-launches-dangerous-flooding-july-2026/  -2.0
9d ago It’s a bad day to be a climate collapse denialist in NJ. Today we’ve had: dangerous air quality, 100 degree heat index, a tornado, flash floods, & hail. -3.0

Articles in Story

Tier Title Category Source Feeling SentimentSentiment Score (-5 to +5)
LLM-assessed emotional tone of coverage.

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The colored bar shows position on the scale. Emotion badge uses Plutchik's 8 primary emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, anticipation.
T2 Smoke from Canadian wildfires to bring haze to Lancaster County this week weather_forecast lancasteronline.com hazardous, hazy, irritating
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T2 Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast weather_impact rnz.co.nz hazardous, choking, ominous
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T3 Extreme heat warning for Philly as Canadian wildfire smoke also impacts weather weather_heat inquirer.com oppressive, smoky, uneasy
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T3 Canada wildfire smoke pushing down to NY area this week, NWS warns weather_impact fox5ny.com hazy, unhealthy, suffocating
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T3 Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke weather_impact idahostatejournal.com choking, hazardous, widespread
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazy skies to Pa. weather_impact wgal.com smoky, hazy, unhealthy
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T3 Toxic Wildfire Smoke From Canada Returns To New York weather_impact hudsonvalleycountry.com acrid, hazardous, pervasive
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat trentonian.com hazardous, oppressive, persistent
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat dailylocal.com stifling, compounding, hazardous
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat mainlinemedianews.com compounded, oppressive, dangerous
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T3 Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke weather_impact themorningsun.com choking, hazardous, urgent
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat pottsmerc.com oppressive, hazy, dangerous
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com choking, hazy, dangerous
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com suffocating, toxic, disruptive
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat thereporteronline.com hazardous, hazy, oppressive
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat readingeagle.com hazardous, oppressive, threatening
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com choking, hazardous, uneasy
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com hazardous, acrid, widespread
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com hazardous, smoky, vast
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com choking, hazy, unsettling
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat delcotimes.com hazardous, oppressive, unhealthy
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com smoky, choking, hazy
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disgust
T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com alarming, toxic, urgent
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com alarming, toxic, urgent
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com hazardous, smoky, unhealthy
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com hazardous, smoky, unhealthy
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com hazardous, choking, pervasive
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T3 Canadian wildfire smoke to add to extreme heat concerns in southeastern PA, Philly region weather_heat timesherald.com suffocating, oppressive, hazardous
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada Delays Flights and Cancels Events Across the Northeast 📄 weather_impact travelerstoday.com disrupted, smoky, frustrated
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com choking, hazy, unhealthy
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com smothering, hazy, harmful
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com choking, hazy, unhealthy
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com smoky, suffocating, hazardous
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com smoky, suffocating, hazardous
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com smoky, suffocating, hazardous
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com smoky, suffocating, hazardous
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T3 Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke weather_impact abc7.com acrid, suffocating, widespread
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com hazardous, suffocating, widespread
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T3 Wildfire Smoke From Canada, Minnesota Brings Hazardous Air To Northeast weather_impact iheart.com hazardous, choking, widespread
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