Go easy on the air

The mix of intense heat and drought is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems. The phenomenon, known as a pyrocumulonimbus firestorm, has been noted in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

But not tonight. At least not in London, Ontario. London got haze, thick haze, as it has for the past few days. The sun does not so much set as fade away into a smokey haze so thick that we no longer even see a glowing orb.

People with breathing difficulties are finding the poor air quality a problem. The health department is recommending that on hazy days, folks with health issues should remain indoors. Adding to the misery, today there was a heat advisory. So, drink lots of liquids but go easy on the air.