Meteorologist Joey Sulipeck told KWAM Thursday the smoke drifting down from Canadian wildfires could linger in the air across the Mid South for weeks.
“Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles and it can linger for weeks,” Sulipeck explained on “Wake Up Memphis.”
The Shelby County Health Department has responded to the hazy air conditions, issuing a Code Orange advisory, meaning the air quality is poor..@ShelbyTNHealth has issued a Code Orange advisory for ozone today until sundown. High ozone levels can harm sensitive groups and active adults and children. Limit outdoor activity until sunset. @CityOfMemphis @ShelbyCoTN @MayorLeeHarris @RideMATA @MayorMemphis pic.twitter.com/FMXaFlJ64X
— Shelby County Health (@ShelbyTNHealth) June 7, 2023
The meteorologist said the smoky skies can pose serious health problems, especially for those already at risk like seniors and children.
“[Wildfire smoke] is more toxic because it can cause more inflammation in the lungs and more tissued damage.” he said.
