AccuWeather senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg discussed the current and upcoming weather and air quality. Canadian wildfires have caused reduced air quality, with an alert in effect until 11 PM, affecting those with respiratory issues. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s, with a slight chance of showers in the mountains but not near the seacoast. The week ahead will see temperatures in the 70s and 80s, with a potential for thunderstorms in higher elevations. The weekend and early next week will see warmer temperatures, potentially reaching the 80s along the coast. August is expected to have bouts of heat, with a risk of dry conditions and potential wildfire threats.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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