No, your windows or eyeballs are not smudged.
That gross sky is wildfire smoke from Canada.
Many miles from our northern neighbor, the Westport Fire Department urges residents — especially children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions — to limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Air quality is at unhealthy levels statewide, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
They’ve issued an Air Quality Alert through tomorrow (Thursday), due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution. Forecasts indicate air quality may worsen Thursday, with conditions ranging from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy in Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties.
“Smoke from these wildfires is affecting air quality throughout our region,” says Westport Fire Chief Nick Marsan. “We encourage residents to pay attention to how they feel, reduce outdoor activity if air quality is poor, and take extra precautions.”
Westport Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions in coordination with the EPA, DEEP, and the National Weather Service, and will provide updates as needed.
