This Time Lapse Of NYC Turning Orange Has Gone Viral Because Holy Heck, That Happened Fast
Yesterday, New York City turned orange.
its worse than you can imagine pic.twitter.com/mntF8r4dnA
— Casey Neistat (@Casey) June 7, 2023
For about an hour or so, the entire city looked like this:
#BREAKING: New footage from the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey and New York City) of the toxic smoke now enveloping the northeast, as dozens of wildfires burn uncontrolled across Canada. #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/7HjdJwMaEG
— Breaking 4 News (@Breaking_4_News) June 7, 2023
It was essentially nighttime in the middle of the day.
Looks almost like nighttime in the middle of a “sunny” June day. #NYC #smoke #wildfires pic.twitter.com/q93pryzcnx
— Raphael Miranda (@Raphael4NY) June 7, 2023
One shocking video of the smoke taking over the city was captured by EarthCam.
Current Status. Take a look at our live ESB EarthCam as NYC deals with Canadian Haze: https://t.co/O9J9aS1frk pic.twitter.com/m3VDdyz7kA
— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) June 7, 2023
The time lapse has gone viral:
Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline.Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible.More: https://t.co/ChRuWv7X6E pic.twitter.com/mtKtLun8lN
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) June 7, 2023
EarthCam / Via Twitter: @NWSNewYorkNY
It started at 11 a.m.:
11:30 a.m.:
12 p.m.:
12:30 p.m.:
1 p.m.:
1:15 p.m.:
1:30 p.m.:
1:45 p.m.:
And 2 p.m.:
And just for comparison, here's a picture of a normal day in the city vs. yesterday:
A regular day vs. today, just unbelievable. NYC air quality is now considered very unhealthy. #nyc #smoke (@EarthCam) pic.twitter.com/43jM8XTssu
— Storm Team 4 NY (@StormTeam4NY) June 7, 2023
EarthCam / Via Twitter: @StormTeam4NY
