Places like Brownsville and Corpus Christi will see the worst of the air quality on Wednesday and Thursday.
5 minutes ago– Surface smoke is funneling up through Texas courtesy of agricultural burning in Mexico. This will likely lead to a decrease in air quality across parts of South Texas, especially south of San Antonio this week.Nothing unusual -- this happens every yearFor San Antonio , there will only be a small dip in air quality from the perfect “good” category to the “moderate” category.
Occasionally, if the smoke is really high, or if it is very humid, the air could become “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” This is currently forecast for places like Brownsville, Laredo, Houston, and Corpus Christi for Wednesday and Thursday. Folks who are elderly or have lung disorders may experience some issues if spending time outdoors.SMOKE CONTRIBUTING TO A HAZY LOOK IN THE SKYAgricultural burning takes place every year in Mexico, as it helps enhance crops and grasses for pasture. However, the smoke can also help degrade air quality.
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