Delaware Forecasts Code Orange Air Quality Action Day Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) forecasts a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware on Saturday, July 18, 2026, due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Southwest winds will recirculate thick smoke, bringing hazy skies and elevated fine particulate levels, especially in the morning. Scattered thunderstorms later in the day are expected to help disperse the smoke.