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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jennifer McDermott and Philip Marcelo

RARE PHOTOS: Meteorologists issue new wildfire smoke forecast for world cup final | Vintage Vibes

Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect Saturday across a wide swath of the United States - (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Smoke from Canadian wildfires, which has caused unhealthy air quality across the US Northeast, is expected to largely clear from the New Jersey area before the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms.

Heavy rain and thunder hit MetLife Stadium, where the final is being held, on Saturday, leading to warnings for damaging winds, tornadoes, flash flooding, and large hail in New Jersey, and the suspension of Spain's training session.

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