By JD Rudd | FOX 32 Chicago
Large wildfires are currently burning across southern Canada. As a weak front moves through the area Wednesday night into Thursday, winds will turn to the northeast, opening the door for smoke and haze from those wildfires to move into the Chicago area.
The latest forecast guidance suggests the smoke could be especially thick across northern Illinois, including downtown Chicago.
If the smoke reaches the area, expect a hazy, smoky sky Thursday afternoon. The smoke could also keep temperatures a bit lower than they otherwise would be, though highs are still expected to reach the lower 90s.
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