New Weather Icon?

Kyla Matton

We heard there was a wildfire near a relative's hometown, so this morning I went to check on the air quality after reading the smoke was a problem. This led to the discovery (for me, anyway) of a new weather icon.

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Kyla Matton has been writing ever since she could hold a pen in her hand. Her first piece was published almost 30 years ago, and since then she has written for a number of print and online publications. Her...  View profile

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  • Kim Keason5/18/2010

    That's a new one for me too.

  • K K Thornton5/17/2010

    Glad to hear that you and yours are safe! I'm not sure if it's about the smoke or a warning to find out whether you're in the path of a wildfire-- and I'm not in any hurry to find out first hand. We're more likely to see the giant red thermometer in these parts.

  • April Higney5/15/2010

    A great new icon addition! Needed to be in place! Great discovery pointed out!

  • Michele Starkey5/15/2010

    I did not know this icon for the smoke indicator :) I always learn something new from my friends on AC! cheers :)

  • Jan Corn5/15/2010

    Intriguing to learn of that icon but I sure wouldn't want to deal with a wildfire.

  • Jenny Heart5/15/2010

    Thanks for this information.

  • Kyla Matton5/15/2010

    Folks here are always concerned when they hear someone's family may be in danger, so just to allay your fears I'll mention that I checked in on our loved ones and everyone is fine. Apparently they aren't even affected by the smoke. What a relief to hear it!

  • Lyn Lomasi5/15/2010

    I agree with David! :)

  • David A. Reinstein, LCSW5/15/2010

    That's one icon I would not want to see in my area! I'm a big fan of the shining sun.

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