Flash flood warnings strike north-east US amid wildfire smoke from Canada
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On Saturday, the north-eastern US experienced a double dose of dangerous weather: smoky skies from Canadian wildfires and severe thunderstorms that triggered flash flood warnings. New York City saw air quality return to unhealthy levels after a brief break on Friday. The combination of poor air quality and flooding poses risks to residents' health and safety.
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Air quality in New York City returned to unhealthy levels on Saturday.
Smoky skies from Canadian wildfires gave way to severe thunderstorms in the north-eastern US on Saturday.
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Poor air quality from wildfires continues to plague New York City.
The Guardian- Air quality in New York City returned to unhealthy levels on Saturday.
- Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to plague the city, indicating sustained exposure.
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Loaded language removed<p>Poor air quality from wildfires continues to plague New York City as neighborhoods hit by thunderstorms</p><p>Saturday is delivering a double dose of dangerous weather across the north-eastern US, with smoky skies from Canadian wildfires giving way to severe thunderstorms that have already triggered a flash flood warning as torrential rain pounds parts of the region.</p><p>After a brief break…
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Poor air quality from wildfires continues to plague New York City.
The GuardianSmoky skies from Canadian wildfires gave way to severe thunderstorms in the north-eastern US on Saturday.
The GuardianA flash flood warning has been triggered due to torrential rain.
The GuardianAfter a brief break on Friday, smoke from the wildfires moved back into New York City on Saturday.
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