Phoenix, AZ – Hazy skies and unhealthy air quality are expected to linger over the Valley for the next several days as wildfire smoke from California mixes with clouds, reducing visibility and trapping pollutants. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality warns that residents should limit outdoor activity, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
Hazy Skies and Poor Air Quality
The smoke, carried into Arizona by a shift in the upper-level wind pattern, is not from local fires but from ongoing wildfires in California, according to Arizona weather officials. The combination of clouds and smoke has led to reduced visibility and a decline in air quality across Phoenix and surrounding…..