Air Quality Alert
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
971 AEUS73 KMPX 122050 AQAMPX Air Quality Alert Message Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Madison WI Relayed by National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 350 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025 WIZ014>016-023>028-130500- Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 350 PM CDT Thu Jun 12 2025 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Buffalo, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level. WHERE...West-central Wisconsin. WHEN...Until 11 PM tonight. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. 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. Additional Details: Canadian wildfire smoke may linger in west-central Wisconsin into tonight. Slow clearing is anticipated to continue throughout the day on Friday. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov $$ BPH