Air Quality Alert
MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-141400-
Anoka-Benton-Blue Earth-Brown-Carver-Chippewa-Chisago-Dakota-
Douglas-Faribault-Freeborn-Goodhue-Hennepin-Isanti-Kanabec-
Kandiyohi-Lac qui Parle-Le Sueur-Martin-McLeod-Meeker-Mille Lacs-
Morrison-Nicollet-Pope-Ramsey-Redwood-Renville-Rice-Scott-
Sherburne-Sibley-Stearns-Steele-Stevens-Swift-Todd-Waseca-
Washington-Watonwan-Wright-Yellow Medicine-
Including the Tribal Nations of Mille Lacs, Prairie Island, and
Upper Sioux
Including the cities of Albert Lea, Alexandria, Apple Valley,
Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, Burnsville, Eagan,
Eden Prairie, Farmington, Hastings, Mankato, Maple Grove,
Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Northfield, Plymouth, Prior Lake,
Ramsey, Rogers, Rosemount, Roseville, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St.
Louis Park, St. Paul, Stillwater, Waconia, White Bear Lake, and
Woodbury
247 AM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...Central and south central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in
central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday
morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is
currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during
the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast
Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A
second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late
Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves
southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state
may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across
the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to improve
across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves in
from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from
most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far
northern Minnesota Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should
avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution,
such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning
devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as
possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting
indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/current-air-quality-conditions. You can find additional
information about health and air quality at
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-
and-health.
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MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-141400-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-Southern Lake-Southern Cook-North Cass-
South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Carlton and South St. Louis-Pine-
Including the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella,
Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth,
Pine City, and Hinckley
301 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality
Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy
category.
* WHERE...North central and northeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in
central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday
morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is
currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during
the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast
Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A
second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late
Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves
southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state
may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across
the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to
improve across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air
moves in from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be
gone from most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible
across far northern Minnesota Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should
avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities
that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use
of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and
vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight
to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/current-air- quality-conditions. You can find additional
information about health and air quality at
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-
and-health.
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Huyck
MNZ039-046-141400-
Big Stone-Traverse-
Including the city of Ortonville
300 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...Western Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may
experience health effects.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in
central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday morning
behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is currently impacting
northern Minnesota as it moves east during the day Friday. Air
quality will worsen across northeast Minnesota Friday evening as
smoke arrives over the region. A second round of smoke will move into
northwest Minnesota late Friday evening. This smoke will be more
widespread as it moves southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon
the entire state may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will
be across the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to
improve across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves
in from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from
most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far
northern Minnesota Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid
prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such
as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.
Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to
sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health.
$$
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-141400-
Clay-East Becker-East Marshall-East Otter Tail-East Polk-Grant-
Hubbard-Kittson-Lake of the Woods-Mahnomen-Norman-North Beltrami-
North Clearwater-Pennington-Red Lake-Roseau-South Beltrami-South
Clearwater-Wadena-West Becker-West Marshall-West Otter Tail-West
Polk-Wilkin-
Including the Tribal Nations of Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth
Including the cities of Bemidji, Crookston, East Grand Forks,
Moorhead, and Roseau
258 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025
...AIR QUALITY ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category.
* WHERE...Northwest Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in
central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday morning
behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is currently impacting
northern Minnesota as it moves east during the day Friday. Air
quality will worsen across northeast Minnesota Friday evening as
smoke arrives over the region. A second round of smoke will move into
northwest Minnesota late Friday evening. This smoke will be more
widespread as it moves southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon
the entire state may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will
be across the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to
improve across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves
in from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from
most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far
northern Minnesota Sunday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid
all physical activities outdoors. The general public should avoid
prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such
as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices.
Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
&&
For information on current air quality conditions in your area and to
sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert notifications by
email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow mobile app, visit
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-
quality-conditions. You can find additional information about health
and air quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-
climate/air-quality-and-health.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
329 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
NDZ001>005-010>013-142030-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-
329 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota and northwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
There is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms late this evening
through tonight. Severe weather is not expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible late Monday afternoon
through Monday night. Expected hazards include hail as large as
quarters and wind gusts as high as 60 mph.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
328 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
MNZ001-004>008-013-014-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-
142030-
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Barnes-Western Walsh-
328 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Another round of wildfire smoke will degrade air quality later
this afternoon into evening in northeast North Dakota into
northwest and west-central Minnesota.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms late
Monday afternoon into evening. The main hazards will be gusty
winds, hail, and flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
328 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
MNZ002-003-009-015>017-022-023-027-NDZ039-049-052-053-142030-
Norman-Clay-North Beltrami-East Polk-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-West Becker-Cass-Ransom-
Sargent-Richland-
328 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Another round of wildfire smoke will degrade air quality later
this evening in northeast North Dakota into northwest and west-
central Minnesota.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms late
Monday afternoon into evening, and again during the day Tuesday.
The main hazards will be gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
328 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
MNZ024-028>032-040-142030-
Hubbard-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
328 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Another round of wildfire smoke will degrade air quality tonight
in northeast North Dakota into northwest and west- central
Minnesota.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday.
The main hazards will be gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
302 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
MNZ041>045-047>052-054>061-064>069-073>076-082-083-091-142015-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-
302 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southwest Minnesota and west central Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this evening
from central toward southwest and south central Minnesota. A few
strong to severe storms are possible, with large hail and
damaging wind gusts being the main threat. Unhealthy air quality
due to Canadian wildfire smoke will continue across the entire
coverage area today and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Another round of active weather is expected Tuesday afternoon
through Wednesday night. Isolated severe storms will be possible
Tuesday across western into central Minnesota. In addition,
storms during this period will produce locally heavy rainfall.
Bouts of unhealthy air quality due to Canadian wildfire smoke
will continue through Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1211 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-141715-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
1211 PM CDT Sun Jul 13 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Wildfire smoke will persist today. Slight improvements in air
quality are possible during the daylight hours while the worst
conditions are expected overnight. Please refer to the latest Air
Quality Alerts for Minnesota and Wisconsin for more details.
There is a 20 to 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms over
the Arrowhead and northwest Wisconsin this evening. A few storms
may be strong to severe.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Wildfire smoke is expected to linger over the Northland through
the Monday morning.
Additional thunderstorm chances are forecast Monday night through
the end of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Skywarn spotters are encouraged to report hail of any size and
rainfall amounts to the National Weather Service.
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