Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
230 AEUS73 KDLH 031532 AQADLH Air Quality Alert Message Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Madison WI relayed by National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1032 AM CDT Sun Aug 3 2025 WIZ001>004-006>009-041700- Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price- Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips 1032 AM CDT Sun Aug 3 2025 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for all of Wisconsin. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy level. WHERE...All of Wisconsin WHEN...Until noon Monday, August 4 Precautionary/Preparedness Actions... Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick- relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details... Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to impact Wisconsin surface air quality. A mix of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG; Orange) AQI and Unhealthy (Red) AQI is forecast again today as smoke persists over the region and continues to recirculate around a slowly moving surface high pressure system. The heaviest smoke is expected across eastern Wisconsin today, while lighter impacts are more likely for western counties. A few locations may observe Moderate (Yellow) AQI, especially to the west. Conditions will continue to be reevaluated on a day-to-day basis, including updates to the forecast and any associated Air Quality Advisories. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov $$ WIDNR/Huyck