Why Is Tucson So Hazy Today?

The haze in the air today is caused by smoke from the massive wildfire in New Mexico. News 4 Tucson meteorologist Jeff Beamish says winds will likely shift the smoke away from Arizona later today.

Why is air quality bad in Tucson today?

Wildfire smoke, high heat bring bad air to Tucson

Hazardous-to-health ozone levels exceeded federal EPA standards in Tucson's air three times in the last week and possibly agaiin on Monday. And the brownish-yellow muck in the sky could stick around all week.

Why is the sky hazy today in Arizona?

Smoke Synopsis

First, smoke from wildfires burning across the Northwest United States continues to wrap clockwise around high pressure and into Arizona. This will likely result in hazy skies across the area today.