Smoke from NJ wildfire impacts air quality in The Bronx

The Bronx will have a pleasant day with highs near 75.

Hope Osemwenkhae

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Apr 23, 2025, 9:31 AM

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Updated 15 hr ago

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Here’s what you need to know:

It's cool and mostly clear this morning. Temperatures are in the low to mid 50s.
Today will be mild, mostly sunny with a light breeze. Highs will be in the mid 70s.
Tomorrow will be slightly cooler at the coast with a sea breeze. Highs will be in the low 70s.
We have a 50/50 weekend ahead of us. Rain is likely Saturday with breezy conditions. There’s still uncertainty on the timing, impacts and totals. Stay tuned for updates!
Sunday will be drier, cooler and windy.

WILDFIRE SMOKE

Wildfire smoke is back and now it's coming from Southern New Jersey. The massive Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County has already burned 11,500 acres and it's only 30% contained. A light south wind this afternoon through tomorrow will bring a very hazy and milky sky. The sunset this evening will be in a deep hue of orange, red and pink due to the wildfire smoke in the air. A combination of warm air, wildfire smoke and very light winds will impact the air quality. The air will become stagnant and start to decline to near unhealthy levels. The smell of smoke will start spreading later this evening. Your News 12 Meteorologist will keep you up to date on how the wildfire smoke and air quality is impacting your neighborhood.

Today: Mostly sunny, nice with a mild breeze. Highs near 75.