How the wildfire smoke from Canada will affect Massachusetts on Tuesday

[6 AM] The red sunrise this morning is attributed to wildfire smoke overspreading New England from Quebec. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor activity today, as this smoke WILL reach the surface. Here is one model's idea of near-surface smoke concentrations pic.twitter.com/IJaLCiWrYS

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 6, 2023

[Air Quality Alert: Tuesday] An increased risk for fine particulates from smoke caused by increased wildfire activity in eastern Canada has prompted @CTDEEPNews @RhodeIslandDEM & @MassDEP to issue Air Quality Alerts for Tuesday for all of CT, RI & MA. This is shown below in gray: pic.twitter.com/au2NLbRzau

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 5, 2023

[Near Surface Smoke Returns Tue] While more sunshine with warmer temps will finally return Tuesday…a few hit or miss afternoon t-storms will develop. In addition, also expect near surface smoke to work back into #SNE from the Canadian Wildfires which the simulation depicts. pic.twitter.com/owMs2VR8vW

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 5, 2023

More mild today with highs in the 70s. Scattered showers and isolated thunder this afternoon. There is also an air quality alert in effect due to wild fire smoke from Canada moving over the region. pic.twitter.com/R4HAC7kzCQ

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 6, 2023

Air Quality Alert for the southwest half of New England for our Tuesday. You may smell some smoke, certainly can see it – decreases air quality enough so those with respiratory ailments notice, strenuous exercisers may notice, too. pic.twitter.com/4J91jgMXUt

— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) June 6, 2023

Tuesday's wildfire smoke has shifted sources from previous rounds of smoke. Weeks ago it was Western Canada wildfires, last 2-3 weeks it was Nova Scotia (now receiving beneficial rain from a large storm stalled there), this week it's Quebec, where very little rain is falling. pic.twitter.com/GdS5MtuIlC

— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) June 6, 2023

Appreciably more breaks of sun – albeit smoky sun – Tuesday, this bumps temperatures up to what may be warmest day of the week. This doesn't mean we're absent of showers, though – many have an elevated chance during the PM, some thunder. Lowest chance Srn NH/ME/Northern MA. pic.twitter.com/dSCC5nCKk0

— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) June 6, 2023

The first observation of our #FirstAlert 10-day is that it doesn't look great, with the frequent shower chance. There are some positives though: breaks of sun on numerous days, comfortable temperatures on nearly all, and brightest skies may land on the weekend. Could be worse! pic.twitter.com/kevAjm63OW

— Matt Noyes NBC10 Boston & NECN (@MattNBCBoston) June 6, 2023

WILDFIRE SMOKE…
From fires burning in Quebec and Ontario will be closer to the ground today and impact air quality. Unhealthy air if you've got respiratory issues or are sensitive to smoke. Air quality alert until midnight #WCVB pic.twitter.com/dqiaB4fJjE

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 6, 2023

HIGHS TODAY…
Warmest day of the week as we jump back into the 70s with hazy sunshine the first half of the day. Showers and t-storms will be scattered about this afternoon into the early evening #WCVB pic.twitter.com/klP0QlADfD

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 6, 2023

RAIN CHANCES TODAY…
Are greatest between 2-8pm. Showers and t-storms will be scattered about and brief if you get one. Not expecting severe storms, but a few could have small hail and gusty winds. Heads up for outdoor activities #WCVB pic.twitter.com/z2Q24HkZd3

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 6, 2023

TUESDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Smoky skies from wildfires today with highs in the 70s. Showers and t-storms 🌩️ will be scattered about this afternoon-early evening. Cooler and still unsettled rest of week #WCVB pic.twitter.com/gjGLE8VGz0

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 6, 2023

NEXT 7 DAYS
Warmest of the week today in the 70s ahead of PM showers and t-storms. Cooler than average- in the 60s rest of the week with lots of clouds and a few pop-up showers each day under a cold pool of air aloft. It lifts out this weekend as we turn warmer and brighter #WCVB pic.twitter.com/QeRpzllRx1

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 6, 2023

Milder today, low to mid 70s. A mix of smoky sunshine and clouds this afternoon. Isolated to scattered storms. Cold air aloft = small hail in stronger cells. pic.twitter.com/l528Mr7zay

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 6, 2023

Air quality alert for the smoke in the air today. pic.twitter.com/UZp1pDRk5j

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 6, 2023

Hazy/smoky sunrise this morning. Smoke in the air from the Canadian wildfires today. pic.twitter.com/cw5jYwSVxD

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 6, 2023

Most of the smoke is west of us tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/1yGL7TV1Zt

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 6, 2023

Smoky sun and scattered storms today as highs are back to topping the 70 degree mark. pic.twitter.com/m1z8gfeCMC

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 6, 2023

More of the same mid to late week. Upper-level low spinning it's wheels over us. That means cold air aloft and some pop-up instability showers/storm from time to time, mainly in the afternoons. pic.twitter.com/OEI4mSyKy2

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 6, 2023

Asthmatics-keep your inhaler close today. Smoke has prompted an Air Quality Alert. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/OWlptz8Wdw

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 6, 2023

An air quality alert will be in effect ALL DAY for smoke from the Canadian wildfires that continue to burn. You'll see it and smell it! @boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/3ssnVBiqjR

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 6, 2023

Hazy sun this morning will give way to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon in the #boston area @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/Qc3UXCMTOR

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 6, 2023

It will be partly cloudy today with many dry hours. Stay alert for scattered afternoon t-storms, especially south & west of #boston @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/sG8ZfHMfMz

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 6, 2023