Canadian Wildfire Smoke Engulfs the Midwest; Carolinas Brace for Flooding

Flood Alerts After Rainfall on the I-95 Corridor

Rainfall ranging from one to four inches pelted the areas along the I-95 corridor on Thursday, prompting a slew of flash flood warnings.

Some areas witnessed even heavier rainfall, with Burlington County in New Jersey experiencing nearly six inches.

By Friday morning, light rain continued across New England, although drier conditions with mainly cloudy skies are expected by the afternoon.

Shifting Concerns to the Carolinas

The threat of flooding is now more pertinent to the Carolinas, where heavy showers and thunderstorms are set to occur starting Friday afternoon through the night, with rainfall potentially reaching rates of two inches per hour.

Excessive Rainfall Risk in Dallas-Fort Worth

In Texas, there's a significant risk for heavy rain in Dallas-Fort Worth on Friday afternoon and into the evening, with urban areas facing potential flash floods.

Midwest Choked by Canadian Wildfire Smoke

In the Midwest, thick blankets of smoke from Canadian wildfires are causing hazardous breathing conditions for millions. Over 650 wildfires ravage Canada, with 275 deemed 'out of control.'

Cities such as Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit find themselves among the global top ten for poor air quality. Warnings extend across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and parts of Nebraska and Missouri.

Weekend Smoke Conditions

The most intense smoke exposure is anticipated on Saturday for Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, though hazy skies are predicted to linger over much of the Midwest.