Currently 72 with an average wind from the SW of 4 mph. Feels like 72 degrees. Dew Point 61, Barometer 29.78, Humidity 70%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:18 am, Sunset 9:18 pm.

Mostly sunny with a high in the mid 70s. W winds 5-15 mph.

Mostly clear with a low in the mid 50s. W winds 5=-10 mph in the evening becoming light overnight.

The Air Quality Alert remains in effect throughout today.

Today should present plentiful sunshine but that smoke and haze remains with us. Look for a chance of some rain around Thursday, otherwise a dandy week ahead. Not overly hot, lots of sunshine. Except for the crummy air condition, should be an ideal summer week.

Like everyone else who happened to be out and about yesterday, I was well aware of the Sunday smoke and haze with the air having just a faint off scent to it. In fact, the picture today is from my son, Glenn, who caught this resulting hazy scene while out driving. For me, except for causing a slight cough once in a while, none of it bothered me all that much. Last night was looking forward to the rain with my bedroom window wide open, as usual.  However, in this case, after the rain, I was left with the smell of a campfire that had been doused with water to ensure the embers were out. The smell of wet smoke. Very unpleasant. and it literally flooded through the room. I had to close my windows and turn on a fan to try and move the air around. Color me unhappy. I think I’ve had enough of the Canadian fires. Not that I can do anything about it, but man…I do hate having my bedroom windows closed. It does sound as if the conditions will be with us for some time to come as the fires don’t appear to be under any control at this time.