Residents of central Pennsylvania should prepare for a significant shift in weather conditions, with Canadian wildfire smoke , rising temperatures and potential thunderstorms expected over the next few days.

A moderate heat risk is in effect, with temperatures climbing into the 80s today and potentially reaching 90 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.

Tuesday morning will start with hazy conditions due to elevated Canadian wildfire smoke, creating obscured sunshine but minimal air quality impacts. Temperatures will quickly climb , reaching 75-80 degrees, which is slightly above historical averages.

Light winds and calm conditions are expected through the morning, with some patches of valley fog possible.

Heat will start to build Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures peaking between

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