Danielson noted that Everglades wildfires often go unnoticed by the public, and it's unusual for wind patterns to push smoke into metro areas. But a persistent west-to-southwesterly wind is doing just that, said Chuck Caracozza, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Miami.

Wildfire smoke wafting east from the Everglades is causing “unhealthy” air quality and low visibility across Broward County on Wednesday, officials say.