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Will wildfire smoke make a comeback?

The latest rash of wildfires is in the Northwest U.S. and western Canada. That will pump more smoke east, but there's a difference from what happened earlier.
Will wildfire smoke make a comeback?story-preview

Wildfire smoke most since 1999 in Midwest, East

This July 2026 smoke event from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota blanketed the Midwest and East in a dense pall of smoke for days.
Wildfire smoke most since 1999 in Midwest, Eaststory-preview

July outlook trends hotter in the East

July's outlook for the U.S. has become tricky, especially with how long heat will last. Here's our latest thinking not only on temperatures, but also rainfall.
July outlook trends hotter in the Eaststory-preview

August through October: Cool Midwest, warm West

Our latest outlook through October looks quite warm in one area, but has a couple of notable cooler regions in August and October.
August through October: Cool Midwest, warm Weststory-preview