Wildfire smoke isn't going anywhere – here's where we expect the worst of it today:
, but anything over 100 can start causing issues for people more at risk, like those with asthma or lung disease, children and the elderly.Levels over 200 are considered "very unhealthy" and start exacerbating health issues in all people.Wildfire smoke contains tiny pollutants known as particle matter that can get into your lungs and bloodstream once inhaled.
Images of a smoke-filled Chicago skyline filled up social media as residents woke up Tuesday morning, and IQAir's live rankings had Chicago as the major city An air quality station near Waukesha, Wisconsin, shattered the Milwaukee metro's record highest air quality index reading since records began in 1980.
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