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Wildfires in Canada have been raging for weeks and there are 500 fires burning in the country​, the vast majority uncontrolled.

A devastating Gulf hurricane struck along the Texas-Louisiana border in 1957, leaving more than 400 people dead. AUSTIN, Texas — On June 27, 1957, one of the five deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history slammed ashore near the mouth of the Sabine River on the Texas-Louisiana border. More than 400 people died. In an era before there were weather satellites, it was harder to predict the timing of a storm’s arrival. Back then, only ground-based radar…

Wildfire smoke from Canada has been drifting into parts of the U.S. this week — affecting cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Milwaukee. Recent studies cited by the American Academy of Dermatology found smoke like this is associated with an increase in visits for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Shayan Cheraghlou joins CBS News to discuss how air pollution interacts with the skin and what can people do to protect…

Another day of severe weather in the Northeast has caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations ahead of the July Fourth weekend. Stranded passengers have been forced to either pay for a hotel or sleep at the gate. CBS News’ Errol Barnett reports from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Large portions of the Midwest and Northeast are dealing with unhealthy air conditions due to smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada. Adriana Diaz has the latest.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is sweeping across the border again, affecting more than 80 million people in the U.S. The below-average air quality conditions have prompted beach closures as well as calls to stay indoors. Andrew Ramos from Chicago’s CBS2 reports.

Severe storms are hitting northern states, extreme heat is gripping the South, and Canadian wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the U.S. Meteorologist Jen Carfagno from our partners at the Weather Channel has the forecast.

Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.

Flight disruptions across the U.S. have left passengers stranded ahead of a busy holiday weekend. Also, only on CBS News, an IRS investigator in the Hunter Biden case criticizes the probe of President Biden’s son. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Summer travel plans are already off to a rough start. Severe weather and thunderstorms on the east coast continue to hault plans for millions of Americans ahead of a the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave has our report.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact cities in the U.S. Chicago on Tuesday had the worst air quality in the world, according to the NOAA.

A prolonged string of severe weather has led to a staggering number of flight delays and cancellations. Many passengers, especially in the Northeast, have been left stranded as airlines struggle to rebook flights. Errol Barnett reports.

More than 19 million acres of land have burned across Canada since the start of the year, marking the country’s worst wildfire season on record.

At one point on Tuesday, the city veered into the purple or “very unhealthy” zone.

As of Monday, there were 493 active Canadian wildfires​ that have burned more than 19 million acres of land.