CHICAGO (WLS) — An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the Chicago area Saturday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
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ABC7 meteorologist Jaisol Martinez said the air quality was considered “moderate” on Saturday morning. The quality could drop to “unhealthy for sensitive groups” Saturday due to elevated ozone levels.
Although, Chicagoans are getting some relief from the smoky air, Martinez said winds will push the conditions back into the area on Saturday afternoon.
The hazy-smoke is forecast to move back into Chicago as early as 5 p.m. or sunset.
Martinez said that although
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