A lot of people across north and central Georgia may notice a hazy/smoky appearance to the sky today. This is due to wildfire smoke blowing southward out of Canada, the National Weather Service (NWS) says. “Impacts to air quality are not expected,” forecasters add, and you can find updates on air quality at https://www.airnow.gov/#gawx
And here’s where you’ll find the latest on the fires and their potential impact on the U.S.:
Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and worsen air quality – SRN News
(Photo courtesy SRN NEWS)
Otherwise, forecasters say “A much-wanted/much-needed quiet weather day is in store” Saturday, with no storms to worry about. In fact, as of Saturday morning, much of the next week is “storm-free.”
Gainesville area 7-day forecast:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.