For most of the past decade, forecasters have been able to use satellites to track these smoke plumes, but the view was only two-dimensional

Smoke from wildfires in Canada continue to impact Greater Akron. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for northern Ohio for Friday. AirNow that monitors pollution says the air quality in the region may be harmful for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly and those with breathing difficulties.

Canadian wildfires burning across northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan are sending smoke through central Canada, the Great Lakes region and the northeastern United States, reducing air quality and visibility in major cities. Forecasters said they were “optimistic” that the lingering wildfire smoke would ease later in the day on Tuesday.