Fire departments across Maryland, Virginia and D.C. received several calls from people reporting something burning.
Weather models indicate that low-level winds, around or below 2,500 feet, have been generally blowing from eastern North Carolina toward D.C., Maryland and Virginia at about 20 to 45 mph since early Monday morning.
That would likely be strong enough to transport the smoke into the D.C. area by around midday, especially since the smoke had already beenIn addition, weak winds around the D.C. area and a temperature inversion — where warmer air layered above cooler air keeps air trapped near the ground — were likely contributing to the buildup of smoke in the region. It is not uncommon for smoke to travel great distances.
Winds arriving from the northwest Monday evening should disperse the smoke with good air quality returning.
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