Mike said: Although yesterday morning was nice, smoke started coming back down the Hudson Valley yesterday, and it's hazy and smelly today. But I try to keep some perspective... this is nothing compared to what our forum members in California and some other states have lived through.

This afternoon finally we had much clearer skies. No smell anymore. I'm so sorry it seems to be coming your way, Mike. Poor Jasmin in Toronto is having a terrible time.

Jasmin said: Thank you very much, everyone I've just placed an order for BISSELL - Air Purifier - Air400. It should arrive on Thursday

This haze irritates my lungs so much that I cannot even go to buy pots to plant recently acquired small roses You could tell that this is some serious air pollution; otherwise nothing can stop me from going to nurseries I've also planned to buy two or three more small roses

Saying a little prayer that it comes early!!

We have very bad air quality in Cental North Carolina -- 111 -- don't ever know it has been that high. Can't smell it, but did manage a photo. All I wanted to do was take a few photos of the trees after they were trimmed, but the smoke showed in many pics - this one was the worst.

Peggy C

(me - headaches - which I never get) -- went back to bed! It is better today 0 7/8/2023 - we have Sun!

PeggyC said: We have very bad air quality in Cental North Carolina -- 111 -- don't ever know it has been that high. Can't smell it, but did manage a photo. All I wanted to do was take a few photos of the trees after they were trimmed, but the smoke showed in many pics - this one was the worst.

Peggy C

(me - headaches - which I never get) -- went back to bed! It is better today 0 7/8/2023 - we have Sun!

So sorry this is happening to your area, Peggy. It's really terrible and I heard on the weather report that this will be ongoing the whole summer. I guess the fires are wide spread and they just can't put them all out. Depending on the wind or jet stream the smoke will infiltrate different areas of the U.S.

Central Missouri here, near St Louis. Not as bad here, although I did notice Harley my rescue cat did not ask to go outside like normal. He always goes out in the morning to survey his territory, reclaim from strays who came round in the night. We have had alerts and being 82, I have stayed inside more lately. Of course, the heat has to be factored in as it causes breathing problems also.

It was quite bad here the last week of June. While I missed working outside, I got many inside projects done. Thankfully, the smoke hasn't caused any damage to the garden. The weeds got a bit of a foothold, but I've since taken care of them. I think some showers would really help "wash" the atmosphere.

Mid-state Ohio is having a break right now, but I expect the smoke will return - at least that is what they say on the news. Both my son and I got sick from it. Trying to get my outside stuff done as I expect I will need to stay indoors soon.

cwhitt said: Mid-state Ohio is having a break right now, but I expect the smoke will return - at least that is what they say on the news. Both my son and I got sick from it. Trying to get my outside stuff done as I expect I will need to stay indoors soon.

I'm in northeastern Ohio, close to Pa. Our air is great right now, but, I agree, this will happen again and I don't look forward to it. This will affect a lot of people who work outside and can't get away from it...also, wild animals. I'm north of Youngstown. Can you tell me what city you are near?

LittleAnnie said: I'm in northeastern Ohio, close to Pa. Our air is great right now, but, I agree, this will happen again and I don't look forward to it. This will affect a lot of people who work outside and can't get away from it...also, wild animals. I'm north of Youngstown. Can you tell me what city you are near?

I'm in Columbus. You?

cwhitt said: I'm in Columbus. You?

A small city south of Warren, Niles, Ohio. My daughter and her family lived in Columbus, but, moved to Dublin a few years ago. I love Columbus, but, the traffic would drive me crazy.

Seems we have a lot of Ohioans here!

vaporvac said: Seems we have a lot of Ohioans here!

Seems so, vaporvac.

Just heard on the weather report we have more smoke coming our way into Ohio and the eastern states.

We've been lucky in that it hasn't been too bad down here and right now we're getting rain. We did have a spell where it wasn't great but it's been a bit. Feel sorry for all those dealing with it.

pepper23 said: We've been lucky in that it hasn't been too bad down here and right now we're getting rain. We did have a spell where it wasn't great but it's been a bit. Feel sorry for all those dealing with it.

Amanda, it's supposed to come my way ( northeastern Ohio) tonight and tomorrow, then clear up Tuesday....according to the weather report.

@LittleAnnie - traffic on Sawmill is crazy.
Smake is back in Columbus today - time for me to stay indoors.

One thing--I noticed I had a lot less blackspot on susceptible roses after the summers we had lots of smoke from forest and wild grass fires. That's because of the sulphur in the smoke I guess. So there can be a silver lining...if your lungs hold out. I used to wear a n-95 mask outdoors when we had poor air quality when I felt like I had to go out to water roses or shop.

cwhitt said: @LittleAnnie - traffic on Sawmill is crazy.
Smake is back in Columbus today - time for me to stay indoors.

Cwhitt: I found traffic in most places in Columbus crazy, but, I'm from a small city and we rarely have heavy traffic to contend with. I'm indoors today for two reasons...it's Hot, Humid and the air is bad.

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reh0622 said: One thing--I noticed I had a lot less blackspot on susceptible roses after the summers we had lots of smoke from forest and wild grass fires. That's because of the sulphur in the smoke I guess. So there can be a silver lining...if your lungs hold out. I used to wear a n-95 mask outdoors when we had poor air quality when I felt like I had to go out to water roses or shop.

I haven't seen any blackspot or mildew either. My Souvenir de st. Anne plant is having problems with blind shoots and bottom leaves falling off after turning yellow. Just planted in May she shouldn't be losing older leaves yet. All the other roses are doing great, but, I wonder if the smoke has anything to do with st. Anne having problems. Probably not, but, I can't imagine what is wrong with this rose.