Children in Three States Told to Stay Indoors Like It’s a Dystopian Summer Camp

Children advised against going outside in 3 states isn’t your typical weather report—it’s peak 2025 weirdness. With warnings sweeping three entire states, outdoor play is benched and indoor activities reign. S’mores over FaceTime, anyone?
The “Children in Three States Told to Stay Indoors Like It’s a Dystopian Summer Camp” reality is driven by persisting wildfire smoke blanketing New York, Illinois, and Michigan. Municipalities cite poor air quality indexes—school gyms echo with dodgeballs, not laughter outside, as kids swap campfire tales for viral TikTok trends.