Wildfire smoke carries particulates as well as massive amounts of gases and a cocktail of chemicals that can enhance ozone formation hundreds miles down.
A cold front is pulling smoke from Canadian wildfires down to ground level, with hazardous air quality and smoke expected to impact Iowa today and tomorrow.
Plan to attend a virtual open forum with DNR staff at the joint EO10 Rules Meeting beginning at 9 a.m. and the Air Quality Client Contact Meeting on May 18.