Smoke, from many forest fires across the Nemiscau region of northern Quebec, became trapped under a subsidence inversion, and was transported south across eastern New York from the evening hours of July 5, to the late evening of July 7. The forest fires were sparked by exceptionally hot and dry weather over that part of Canada followed by an unsual amount of thunderstorm activity, resulting in many lightning strikes. The circulation between high pressure over Hudsons Bay and a low pressure off the Canadian Maritimes transported the smoke southward. The smoke obscured the sky, and even reduced surface visiblities to as low as one mile, especially on the early morning of July 7. Advisories were issued warning people with respiratory problems to remain indoors and all individuals to curb outside activity. No major problems were reported to the National Weather Service as a result of this smoke. By late Sunday, July 7, the low pressure weakened and moved further east, allowing the wind to back into more of a westerly direction, finally dissipating the smoke.

Wildfire in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in FULTON, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Wildfire in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 05-JUL-02 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-02 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC