Extreme Heat and Wildfires in October
The U.S. is a mix of disasters. The South has been hit by two destructive hurricanes in a few weeks time, Helena and Milton. Milton was called a once in a 1,000 year hurricane. Homes have been washed away, and the death toll is over 200, and families are devastated. In the West, they are continuing with a drought, record high temperatures (close to 100 degrees in October), and continuing wildfires. There is a wildfire near me, and it's over 20,000 acres and causing evacuations. In October. Instead of snuggling under a blanket and sipping hot chocolate while we eat apple cider donuts, we are sitting in front of the air conditioner What is happening with this crazy weather? The Dangers of Wildfire Smoke According to the CDC, wildfire smoke can cause: Coughing and wheezing Trouble breathing Asthma attacks Stinging eyes, scratchy throat and runny nose Headaches Fatigue Chest pain Fast heartbeat Wildfire smoke doesn't follow city, county, or state lines. So wildfires