More sunshine is on the way for southern Ontario on Sunday, but skies may appear hazy as wildfire smoke continues to drift through the region. Sunrise is set for 5:36 a.m. For those hoping to catch it,

Smoke will likely be an ongoing health hazard across North America for the next few months. Here's what to expect.

More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has triggered air quality warnings in several provinces and surrounding U.S. states. As of Friday, June 6, much of southern Ontario and southern Quebec, including Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal, have been placed under special air quality alerts.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns that wildfire smoke contains dangerous pollutants in the form of fine particles known as PM 2.5 that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. Short-term exposure can lead to bronchitis, worsen asthma and create other health issues.

Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.

Wildfire smoke drifting in from the Prairies and northwestern Ontario is expected to cause reduced visibility and poor air quality, Environment Canada says.

A strong front may trigger severe thunderstorms through parts of Ontario on Wednesday, but wildfire smoke and the timing of the system could limit the development