Strong upper-level winds will continue to push Canadian wildfire smoke into the U.S. early this week. Smoke aloft may be seen as far south as the Gulf Coast states Monday and Tuesday before the weather pattern changes. Near-surface smoke will impact air quality for those in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and the Dakotas. People most at risk include young children, the elderly and people with respiratory issues. Along with reductions in air quality, stay alert for poor visibility and keep an eye out for colorful sunrises and sunsets.

Sicily’s Mount Etna erupted early Monday morning, causing a massive ash cloud to blast into the sky, as well as a pyroclastic flow. The stratovolcano has seen increased activity recently. Tourists were on the mountain when it erupted, causing them to flee down afterward.

The National Hurricane Center is watching an area off of the Southeast coast for possible tropical development. Here’s what we know about the first ‘area to watch’ of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias shared footage from a helicopter surveying the wildfires currently out of control in Manitoba, Canada. The massive plumes of smoke continue to be pushed south by the winds into the Northern Plains and Midwest. According to officials, emergency teams are battling 134 wildfires across the country, more than half of which are currently out of control.

The Plains and Midwest will face several rounds of severe weather this week. Damaging winds and large hail will be possible from the Dakotas to Texas.