How west coast wildfires are making an impact on the eastern U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Wildfires burning in the west coast are beginning to take their toll over the entire United States.

The smoke is making its way east, shrouding several parts of the U.S. in a haze.

Here is a still image from the GOES East @NOAASatellites from 10:15 AM EDT. While there are a few clouds near the Indiana/Michigan border, you can see just how much of the Great Lakes Region is blanketed in smoke this morning. #INwx #MIwx #OHwx pic.twitter.com/995uoZkaa6

— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) July 20, 2021

It could be seen drifting southeast in a GIF map posted by National Weather Service, New York:

Smoke and haze from the wildfires in the western U.S. can be seen drifting southeast across the Tri-State area in this satellite imagery. This will filter the sunshine here throughout the day today. pic.twitter.com/LfSay79IQy

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 20, 2021

Map: All the wildfires currently burning in California

NWS NY says the smoke and haze will filter the sunshine throughout the day on Tuesday over New York.

As of Tuesday morning, the state's air quality is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups,' according to a real-time Air Quality Index.

East coast meteorologists and residents alike were noting the hazy, glowing orange sun this week.

The smokey haze colored the setting sun a reddish orange as it set beyond the U.S. Capitol this evening. The Congress is debating legislation to address climate change — linked to the worsening wildfire conditions. pic.twitter.com/2sBgIF2nv7

— Nicky Sundt (@NickySundt) July 20, 2021

The National Weather Service in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area said none of the smoke will reach the ground, but it would make for interesting sunrises and sunsets.

The Bootleg Fire in Oregon has burned through 388,359 acres as of Tuesday. The massive fire active in and around the Fremont-Winema National Forest is just 30% contained.

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