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Wildfire Smoke Threatens World Cup Final
17 Jul
Summary
- Wildfire smoke blankets East Coast, impacting New Jersey.
- NWS forecasts mostly clear skies for Sunday's match.
- Thunderstorms predicted Saturday may cause flash flooding.
The highly anticipated World Cup final between Argentina and Spain this Sunday faces an uncertain weather outlook due to lingering wildfire smoke. Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has significantly impacted East Coast skies, including the match venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The National Weather Service has indicated that while smoke may persist through Friday and into Saturday morning, Sunday is expected to be mostly clear. Temperatures are predicted to reach the mid-80s by the 3 p.m. ET kickoff. Prior to the final, the tri-state area is bracing for thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon and evening, which could lead to flash flooding conditions.
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